keep computers and games consoles in family rooms where you can monitor activity

install parental control software or activate parental controls through your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to prevent access to inappropriate content

‘friend’ or ‘follow’ your child on social networks, so you can see how they're using them

check age restrictions for websites or social networks to make sure your children are allowed to join

advise your child not to post personal information or any images they wouldn’t want everyone to see

check their social media accounts’ privacy settings, so their posts are only seen by friends and their location isn’t tracked

avoid using webcams unless talking to close friends or family, and consider covering it when not in use

monitor how your children use the internet and watch for any secretive behaviour 

encourage your child to be open about what they do online and who they’re talking to

insist you go with them if they wish to meet online friends

ensure the games your children play online are age appropriate