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Screen Time & Online Behaviour

Help your child have a healthy relationship with screens and devices.

Our research shows that screen time is a top concern for parents. But managing screen time often leads to arguments and family conflict.

- How much time should they spend in front of a screen?
- Should I be worried about their online safety?
- What can I do to reduce the arguments around screen time?

You’ll find everything you need in our Screen Time Collection. It’s full of useful resources – and there’s more being added all the time.

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Worrying Signs Your Child’s Becoming Radicalised

What to do if you're worried your child's been exposed to extremist views, or is becoming radicalised.

How Can I Keep My Child Safe on Social Media? | Dr Holly Powell-Jones

Expert guest, Dr Holly Powell-Jones, shares ideas to help you keep your teenager safe on social media.

Managing Social Media With Primary Age Children

Explore ways to discuss social media with your child, set your family rules, and keep them safe online.

How to Help Your Child if They’re Bullied Online

Learn about online bullying (cyberbullying) and the practical ways you can support your child with it.

Talking to Your Child About Pornography and Sexting

Find ways to have difficult conversations about pornography and the dangers of sharing photos and videos of themselves.

Screen Time | Episode 6: Role Models

Changing your own online habits can help your child see that technology doesn't need to dominate family life.

Screen Time | Episode 5: Social Media

Find out how you can talk with your child about social media and keep them safe online.

Screen Time | Episode 4: On-Screen Violence

Find out how you can have positive conversations with your child about the things they watch on TV and online,

Screen Time | Episode 3: Online Safety

How can you help your child stay safe online without frightening them about the dangers?

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What To Say When Your Teen Tells You About Abuse

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Learn what to do if your teen talks about abuse, the signs something might be wrong, and where to go for further support.

How to Recognise When Your Child Feels Agitated

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Find ways to calm your agitated child and explore the reasons behind their behaviour.

10 Ideas to Support Persistent Child Sadness

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Are they just unhappy or could it be depression? Find out how to support your sad child.

Stop Giving Ultimatums and Do This Instead

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Look at the problem with giving ultimatums and what you can do instead to reduce family conflict.

How Can I Understand My Child’s Behaviour? | Leith Tarling

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Leith Tarling discusses ways to understand your child's behaviour and the importance of self-care.

Concerned About Your Teen and Crime?

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What can you do if you think your teen is involved in criminal activity?

Working Together as a Blended Family

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Making a blended family work with children from previous relationships can be tricky. We share 6 ideas to help.

What is Demand Avoidance?

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Find out how to understand and support a child who struggles with demands.

How To Help Your Child Understand Their Feelings

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Ways to develop your child's emotional vocabulary and why this is important to best support them.

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