Better Digital Parenting 2024 CyberSafeKids - Manual / Resource - Page 24
B e tte r D i g i t al Paren ting
C y b e rs a fe K i d s
Parental Resources:
Top Tips!
Bear in mind that children with
less parental supervision and
more online access are more
vulnerable to risks online,
especially when they are
young so…
› Normalise discussing their online activity
on an ongoing basis, without judgement.
› Do your research, set rules, time limits
and clear boundaries and stick to them
for example, no phone usage is allowed
between 8pm - 8am. Keep smart devices
(mobiles, laptops, tablets, gaming
consoles) downstairs overnight.
› Use devices in open spaces, not behind
shut doors, unsupervised.
› Encourage phone-free rooms, e.g. no
phone is allowed in the bedroom.
› Use the ‘one screen at one time’ rule,
rather than watching TV while also on
another device.
› Use technical restrictions (such as
parental controls) but don’t rely on them
alone, especially when expectations of
privacy increase.
› Model good behaviour and encourage
healthy habits.
› Build a shared community of parents and
guardians, teachers and experts.
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