#Cybersafekids
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Calling all parents and carers!
Europe’s Safer Internet Centres are here to support your family online.
📆 Tuesday, 4 November | 11:00 CET
Join the free
💻 Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM3Q...
#lcetb #Cybersafekids #MMDL
Keeping kids safe online: best practices for parents - DSA for YOUth webinar
YouTube video by Better Internet for Kids
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November 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Set 2 of the MMDL slides is here! 💡
Supporting digital wellbeing & resilience for all learners—designed with UDL in mind.

👉 Click here

#MMDL #UDL #DigitalWellbeing #Lcetb #Webwise #Cybersafekids
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
First MMDL classroom decks are live! 🎯
Designed with UDL & AEN in mind to build digital resilience from day one.

Preview here 👉 gamma.app/docs/3w7rv1f...
(QR codes in the student booklet give full access!)

#MMDL #DigitalWellbeing #AEN #UDL #IrishEd #LCETB #WebWise #Cybersafekids
Section 1: Life Online
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October 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Parenting in a digital world isn’t about perfection — it’s about staying connected.
💬 Talk often 🛡️ Set gentle limits 👂 Be their first call 💞 Be kind to yourself
Our Managing My Digital Life Parent Podcast can help!
Listen here → tinyurl.com/98y463a3
#Webwise #LCETB #CybersafeKids
Spotify – Web Player
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October 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM
64% of Irish teens feel they spend too much time online.
43% who experience cyberbullying keep it to themselves.
Our Managing My Digital Life program helps students turn learning into action—with personal Digital Wellbeing Pledges.
Free podcast: tinyurl.com/murpwckw
#CyberSafeKids #LCETB #Webwise
Spotify – Web Player
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October 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
41% of Irish teens have online “friends” they’ve never met.
34% post photos publicly
Our Managing My Digital Life programme teaches students to build a positive digital identity—not just avoid harm, but contribute good.
Free podcast: Click here
open.spotify.com/episode/6KC3...
#CyberSafeKids #LCETB
6. Parenting In A Digital World - Digital Citizenship
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October 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
📱 64% of Irish teens feel they spend too much time online.
38% say they “waste a lot of time” scrolling.
Managing My Digital Life programme helps students reflect, reset, and rebalance—with science-backed strategies
Free parent podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/2QV6...
#Webwise #CyberSafeKids #LCETB
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October 16, 2025 at 6:13 AM
29% of Irish teens have encountered fake news or scams online.
36% use AI chatbots—but don’t know if answers are safe or true.
Our “Managing My Digital Life” programme teaches students to spot misinformation
Free podcast for parents:
open.spotify.com/episode/5oeG...
#CyberSafeKids #LCETB
4. Parenting In A Digital World - Fake News and Misinformation
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October 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
New Irish podcast for parents:
“Managing My Digital Life” breaks down digital safety, cyberbullying, screen time & AI—based on real classroom lessons & CyberSafeKids 2025 data.
Free, practical, and made by teachers.
👉 Start with Episode 1: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
1. Parenting In A Digital World - Staying Safe Online by Managing My Digital Life - Ryan Kennelly/ Karen Meade
Episode one in the Series of "Parenting in A Digital World" covers strategies to help your child stay safe online. It supports the information your child will have learned in class through the Managin...
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October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Data-Driven Need
34% of Irish teens have experienced cyberbullying.
48% haven’t talked to a parent about online safety in a year.
Our programme equips students with digital empathy, critical thinking & reporting skills—plus free support for parents.
#WebWise #CyberSafeKids
October 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Piloting Managing My Digital Life—a new Junior Cycle-aligned digital resilience programme for 1st Years—with an LCETB school in 2025.
Backed by CyberSafeKids 2025 data.
Free parent resources + full school programme available.
October 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
‼️ 🤖 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈- 𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞
At today’s 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘵𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 hearing on impact of AI on children and YP-
with CyberSafeKids CEO, Alex Cooney , as Board Director w/reps from Belong To Irish Traveller Movement , ISPCC , SpunOut and Webwise Ireland
September 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cybersafekids: Trends and Usage Report

www.cybersafekids.ie/wp-content/u...

Who should read this?

Concerned parents, guardians, educators, youth workers and anyone who wants to stay up to date with trends in youth use of digital technology, and help kids to thrive in the digital world.
www.cybersafekids.ie
September 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A report shows rising AI chatbot use among children, some as young as eight. Online safety experts warn of exposure to harmful content and call for stronger EU regulation. CyberSafeKids says the digital world is evolving faster than protections.

More on #VMNews
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A sharp rise in children using AI chatbots has prompted safety warnings. CyberSafeKids says over a quarter of primary pupils and a third of secondary pupils have engaged with chatbots.

More on #VMNews
September 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
‼️ 🧒🏼 🤖 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 2024–2025 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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www.cybersafekids.ie
September 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
CyberSafeKids’ Report key findings include: 1 in 3 encountered harmful content, up to 73% of teens don't inform parents of online troubles, and most believe parents can't see their activities. We support CyberSafeKids via education and awareness initiatives. www.cybersafekids.ie/report2025/
Report 2025 - CyberSafeKids
Trends & Usage Report A Life Behind The Screens provides a detailed overview of data collected in the 2024-25 academic year from over 9,000 children (aged 8-15) across Ireland. It’s a vital insight…
www.cybersafekids.ie
September 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Big jump in Irish kids turning to AI chatbots for friendship, searches and help with homework.

Age 8-12: 26%
Age 12-15: 36%

(Survey of 9,000 primary and secondary school kids by CyberSafeKids)

www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
Surge in Irish children turning to AI chatbots for friendship and help with homework
There has been a huge rise in the use of chatbots by children for homework, friendship and information, with no safeguards, according to a national survey by CyberSafeKids.
www.independent.ie
September 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Surge in Irish children turning to AI chatbots for friendship and help with homework

There has been a huge rise in the use of chatbots by children for homework, friendship and information, with no safeguards, according to a national survey by CyberSafeKids.
www.independent.ie
September 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Sizable rise in children using AI chatbots and seeing content that 'bothered' them, report says

The CyberSafeKids report found that over a quarter of children reported seeing content or having unsolicited contact online that 'bothered' them which included horror, violence, sexual content,...
Sizable rise in children using AI chatbots and seeing content that 'bothered' them, report says
The CyberSafeKids report found that over a quarter of children reported seeing content or having unsolicited contact online that 'bothered' them which included horror, violence, sexual content, threat...
www.irishexaminer.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The event will feature a presentation of findings & a panel discussion moderated by Helen Dixon (former ComReg & Data Protection Commissioner)

Panellists: Niamh Hodnett (Coimisiún na Meán), Alex Cooney (CyberSafeKids), Aine Lynch (National Parents Council), Audrey Bryan (DCU), & Pete Lunn (ESRI).
June 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We shared a powerful real-life story and a practical step-by-step guide to help parents raise cyber-safe kids in today’s wild digital world.

[LInk 1: Story]
www.calebms.com/2025/05/rais...
[Link 2 : Guide]
www.calebms.com/2025/05/prac...

#CyberSafety #Parenting #TechForGood #CyberSafeKids
May 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Most primary school-aged children have unsupervised smartphone access in bedroom – survey

A large majority of primary school-aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to new research. Data from CyberSafeKids reveals that 82 per cent of children have such…
Most primary school-aged children have unsupervised smartphone access in bedroom – survey
A large majority of primary school-aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to new research. Data from CyberSafeKids reveals that 82 per cent of children have such access, while 28 per cent reported they could go online whenever they wanted. The survey of more than 2,000 children aged eight to 12 across the country was conducted by the online safety charity between September and December 2024.
cavenewstimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Most primary school-aged children have unsupervised smartphone access in bedroom – survey

A large majority of primary school-aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to new research. Data from CyberSafeKids reveals that 82 per cent of children have such…
Most primary school-aged children have unsupervised smartphone access in bedroom – survey
A large majority of primary school-aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to new research. Data from CyberSafeKids reveals that 82 per cent of children have such access, while 28 per cent reported they could go online whenever they wanted. The survey of more than 2,000 children aged eight to 12 across the country was conducted by the online safety charity between September and December 2024.
cavenewstimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM