Posts tagged parenting

Netsafe has created the Online Safety Parent Toolkit to get parents and whānau talking about online safety. As young people spend more time online, it’s …

Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on …

TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It’s a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. As young people enjoy being …

Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Young people are especially …

The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on …

As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child …

Exposure to pornography is recognised as a real risk for children online, ranking highly, alongside cyberbullying and contact with strangers. Recognising the important role parents …

This report released December 2018 presents findings from a larger quantitative study about parenting, digital technologies and online risks. It focuses on parents and caregivers’ …

Young people still need some guidance from adults, so they know how to get help if they need it. We’ve created this interactive tool to help you work out what you should think about talking to them about.