Online Safety - Top Tips for Parents

In today's digital age, it is essential for parents to be proactive in ensuring their children's safety online but it can be challenging to monitor and regulate what children are exposed to. At Better Family Tech we understand the importance of safeguarding children online and the difficulties faced by parents. To help, here are a few top tips for you to enhance child safety in the digital world.

Set Clear Rules and Boundaries: Establishing rules around screen time, appropriate websites, and app usage can help children understand what is expected of them when using the internet. Consistently enforce these rules to create a safe online environment.

Use Parental Controls: Take advantage of parental control features available on devices, apps, websites and from your internet provider. These tools can help limit access to inappropriate content and monitor your child's online activity.

Educate Yourself: Stay informed about the latest trends and risks in online safety. Attend workshops, read articles, and stay up-to-date on ways to protect your child from online threats.

Monitor Online Activity: For older children, regularly check your child's browsing history and social media accounts to ensure they are not engaging in risky behaviour or interacting with strangers online.

Teach Privacy Settings: Help your child understand the importance of privacy settings and encourage them to only share personal information with trusted individuals.

Encourage Responsible Behaviour: Instil good online habits in your child, such as thinking before posting, being respectful to others online, and reporting any suspicious activity.

Better Family Tech is committed to supporting parents in navigating the digital landscape and providing the tools and resources needed to keep children safe online. If you have any questions or would like to discuss personalised support, please contact us by email (info@betterfamilytech.com).