eSafety

Image-based abuse occurs when intimate, nude or sexual images are distributed without the consent of those pictured. This includes real, altered (e.g. Photoshopped) and drawn pictures and videos. Sharing can occur…

Today’s children are growing up surrounded by mobile technology and all it has to offer. While the benefits of technology are clear, there are some aspects of smartphone use and…

Smartphones allow kids to stay in touch with parents and caregivers and are seen as indispensable by many teenagers. Smartphones also provide kids with access to the internet so they…

Your children might know more about mobiles, apps and social media than you, but there’s a lot you can do to help them avoid cyberbullying and use their mobiles safely…

Where would you be without your mobile? It’s a great way to stay in touch with friends – by texting or via instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or iMessage –…

Mobile users love their apps and games and this includes children. While many mobile apps and games are free or inexpensive, some can be costly if they include the ability…

Data collected by the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics shows some interesting results around cyber bullying in schools, with schools that prohibit phone use by students reporting…

An article published by the ABC explains that a recently released study from the UK finds that the negative impacts of screentime on the mental health and well being of…

The UK’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a Guidance for parents and caregivers on screen time for children. Interestingly, RCPCH concluded that the evidence is weak for…