While we often hear about the negative impact social media has on children, the use of sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Children use it in a wide variety of ways – some of which are adding value to their lives. There are risks associated with social media use. read more
Get kids talking openly about behaviors that are ignored as "kids being kids" but are early indicators of bullying and cyberbullying. Ask kids for solutions! They may have more innovative and creative ideas than we adults can come up with, and they certainly won't suggest banning social media use. read more
More than half of children have used an online social network by the age of 10, according to a study. Facebook tops the list of sites that children sign up to under-age, with 52 per cent of eight to 16-year-olds admitting they had ignored the official age limit, the Social Age report for online safety advisory website Knowthenet found. read more
For one thing (and you knew this was coming), model good behavior. read more