Digital Wellbeing

CHILDNET

With the online world being such a huge part of young people's lives today, it's very important that we help them to understand how to use it safely, sensibly and with an awareness of how it can impact on them.

NSPCC

Find out here how to help young people manage their mental wellbeing online.

INTERNET MATTERS

Advice to help children become more resilient online. Just like teaching a child to ride a bike or cross the road, digital resilience is another way to highlight the need to help children cope with whatever the online world throws at them.

Internet Matters have created a number of age-specific resources to get you started.

GOOGLE

Help your family create healthy digital habits. Whether your children are younger or in their teens, the Family Link app lets you set digital ground rules to help guide them as they learn, play, and explore online.

As technology becomes more and more integral to everything we do, it can sometimes distract us from the things that matter most to us. Google believe technology should improve life, not distract from it. Google are committed to giving everyone the tools they need to develop their own sense of digital wellbeing.

INTERNET MATTERS

Internet Matters Ambassador Dr Linda Papadopoulos shares advice for parents and carers to help children and young people be more authentic online and build an online identity that reflects them positively as they become more active online.

INTERNET MATTERS

Guidance for parents & carers of 9-10-year-old girls. Late nights, the fear of missing out (FOMO) and body image all contribute to significant negative impacts on 9-10-year-old girls’ wellbeing.

PARENTZONE

Early warnings: how to spot when your child needs emotional help.

INTERNET MATTERS

Keeping your children healthy and well is a top priority and there are now many apps available to help improve your child’s general wellbeing.

PARENTZONE

With the free 'Uniquely Me' guide, parents can nurture their children's self-esteem at home and help them live up to their full potential. The guide contains expert advice,
self-esteem boosting activities, action checklists and lots more to get this important conversation started and help enhance your child's wellbeing.

PARENTZONE

A quick guide for Parents.  As with offline life, an important part of parenting is teaching your child how to stay safe – and how to be resilient.

INTERNET MATTERS

As children’s use of the online world grows, increasing mental health issues such as self-harm are taking a different form online. Children are now actively seeking abuse online as a way to self-harm. Find out the risks and how to support your child here.

PARENTZONE

Read the most popular responses from a report commissioned by Parentzone to find out the type of support young people want from their parents regarding their digital wellbeing.

INTERNET MATTERS

Find facts and advice to help protect your child from radicalisation and extremism.

INTERNET MATTERS

Get support to help young people manage online relationships.

SWGfL explore how Influencer Culture can impact a Young Person’s Wellbeing.

THINKUKNOW

Talking regularly with your child about relationships and sex can help develop shared understanding, trust and support between you. Talk little. Talk often. Ask The Awkward.

INTERNET MATTERS

Practical tips for parents. To help children challenge idealised images on social media and put value in more than just what they see in the mirror, use our tips and expert advice to empower them to develop positive body image.

INTERNET MATTERS

Advice to help children become more resilient onlin. Internet Matters have created a number of age-specific resources to get you started.

INTERNET MATTERS

Internet Matters have found some of the best and most popular wellbeing and mindfulness apps for you and your family.