12/11/2025
📱 Supporting Your Child with the Pressures of Modern Social Media 🌟
📘 Free parent guide from
👉 https://act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173494/data/1?locale=en-GB
Social media is part of everyday life for young people — but it can also bring challenges like pressure to fit in, low self-esteem, or exposure to harmful content.
Here are some quick simple ways to help your child use social media safely and confidently:
✨ 1. Talk Openly About What They See
Remind your child that what’s online often shows the best bits — not real, everyday life. Talk about how photos and videos can be edited or staged.
⏸️ 2. Set Healthy Boundaries
Agree on times when phones or tablets are put away — such as mealtimes or bedtime. Encourage activities that help them switch off and feel good offline.
🤳 3. Talk About Influencers
Explain that influencers often show a polished version of life, and many are paid to promote products. Help your child think carefully about what they watch and follow.
💬 4. Listen and Validate Their Feelings
If your child feels left out or anxious, listen without judging. Let them know it’s normal to feel that way sometimes, and that what people share online isn’t the full story.
👥 5. Encourage Positive Pages and Communities
Help your child find accounts that make them feel inspired, supported, or creative. Follow a few together and talk about what they enjoy online.
The free guide helps parents and carers understand how social media impacts mental health and offers practical ways to support children and teens to stay safe and balanced online.
👉 https://act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173494/data/1?locale=en-GB
💙 Whether your child is just starting out online or already glued to their phone, this resource is full of realistic tips and conversation starters.
