Have a chat

Talking about internet safety from
an early age and often, is easier than
trying to cover everything at once.

Agree boundaries

Have a discussion with your child
about how long they can spend
online, what sites they can visit, what
information is appropriate to share,
and to treat people with respect
online as they would offline.

Explore together

Ask your child about what they like
to do online and encourage them
to show you how it works. This will
give you a better understanding of
how they use it and how you can
support them.

Privacy and reporting

Talk to your child about what they
should do if they see something
online that upsets them. Explore
privacy settings and reporting
tools on the sites and apps they
use together.

Take a Break

On difficult days acknowledge that
you are having a hard time and lower
your expectations. Give yourself
shame-free permission to skip
the chores, eat a frozen meal, and
increase screen time for your kids.
Remind yourself that you’re doing the
best you can.

Put yourself in control

Looking after yourself includes eating
regularly, eating nutrient-rich foods,
and moving your body. To make this
happen carry a snack and water bottle
with you wherever you are going and
try to eat when you prepare meals for
your children. You can also participate
in fun physical activities with your
family, such as taking a walk, playing a
game, or doing a short yoga workout.

Seek Help

Sometimes it can help just to talk
to someone whether it is a friend
or a relative but if your feelings of
depression, anger, anxiety or stress
won’t go away, seek professional
support to help during difficult times.