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To support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online while they are off school, we have produced two helpsheets with advice and links to Thinkuknow resources they can use at home.

For children and young people, being in a brand new romantic relationship or making new friends can be exciting and fun. But whether online or off, it’s not always easy for young people to identify when a relationship has become harmful or abusive. And if they do feel uncomfortable or unsafe, children can find it hard to know how or when to find support. Here are 6 resources you can use with children and young people to explore crucial concepts like consent, healthy and unhealthy behaviours in online and offline contexts, and getting support for themselves or their friends if they need it.

Likes, loves and shares are the currency of social media, determining the popularity of a profile, image, video or status. Read about what you can do to help reduce the impact of the number of likes, loves and shares on young people, and the resources available to support you in doing this. 

With a packed agenda of keynote speakers and specialist workshops, NCA-CEOP and Parent Zone’s Digital Families Conference 2019 left delegates with a lot to take on board about the opportunities and challenges of young people’s wellbeing online, and what they can do to help families flourish in a digital world. Couldn’t make it? Read a quick summary of the key takeaways from the day.

Tik Tok, Yubo, Twitch, You Now, Periscope, Instagram Live - with the popularity of live streaming ever increasing amongst both children and adults, it’s important to understand how it works and the opportunities and risks it presents. Take a look at our short guide which includes tips on what you can do to help children stay safe on live streaming platforms.

Apex Legends, Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft. No doubt you’ve come across these games when working with young people. For most young people, gaming is a fun way to spend time with friends, meet new people, and develop teamwork, concentration and problem-solving skills. However, like all forms of social media, it can expose them to a number of risks. Find out more about three Thinkuknow resources that can help you keep young people safe while gaming.