25/04/2026
Supporting children to navigate social media safely starts with informed, proactive parenting. As digital spaces become a core part of everyday life, guiding young people with clarity and consistency is essential.
Key strategies for parents include:
• Delaying social media use until your child is developmentally ready
• Educating them about online risks and safe behaviours
• Discussing and agreeing on healthy boundaries around screen time
• Staying engaged with what they are doing online, and where possible, avoiding private or unsupervised use
• Strengthening privacy settings to better protect their information
• Fostering a supportive relationship that encourages open, ongoing communication
These approaches work best when grounded in trust, not just restriction. By staying involved and creating a safe space for conversation, parents can help build their child’s confidence, awareness, and ability to make informed decisions in the digital world.