Young children are online before we know it. They are playing with connected toys, tapping and swiping touch screens, choosing programs to watch on streaming services, video calling family and friends and playing games. Here is some key advice to help ensure your young children stay safe online:
Be Safe: Set up devices safely and ensure they are only used in common areas. Us parental controls and safe search settings on the devices, apps and online accounts they use.
Be Kind: Encourage positive online behaviour. By demonstrating that you can put your phone down and concentrate on your child, you provide a really important model for them, no matter how old they are.
Ask for help: Teach your child to ask for help and let them know they can come to you with any issues
Manage screen time: Decide on the right amount of screen time and use a timer or screen time monitor that blocks access. This is especially useful for very young children as they see it as the device turning off.