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Smartphones and Social Media

Online Harm

Browse our latest content on the damage posed by smartphones and social media, or read our guide for a guided approach.

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Video: A Stolen Childhood

Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social…
Anxiety School Life Online Harm

Guide: Guide to Online Harm

The dangers of social media and being online are largely recognised. The films and articles below will help you understand what can be done to mitigate.
Online Harm

Video: My child is being left out of social media groups

Social Media. My 12-year-old daughter is being left out of some friendship what’s app groups. She can also see on snapmaps that her friends are meeting…
Online Harm Home Life

Video: Managing children's expectations around smartphones

My son has a smartphone and has been allowed WhatsApp. He’s very responsible. Our 8-year-old daughter will expect to earn a smartphone when she’s older…
Online Harm Home Life

Podcast: How to move towards a smartphone free childhood

PAPAYA aims to educate and empower parents on the mental health problems associated with smartphones and social media, and to help parents work together…
Online Harm

Video: Keeping your child safe on smartphones and social media

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, keep phones out of bedrooms, use parental controls, manage apps, talk about pornography, and support your child’s…
Anxiety Home Life Online Harm

Article: Green Time not Screen Time

Reading this you might be a partway into the summer break. Weather might be a mixed bag, and devices might have run out of charge mid scroll. I’m Charlotte…
Online Harm Calming Techniques

Video: Tips for Parents on SmartPhones and Social Media

It’s normal for most children to have a smartphone these days, but it can be hard to know how to keep them safe online when technology is always evolving.…
Online Harm

Factsheet: Smartphones and Social Media

We need to teach children how to navigate the internet safely and critically, recognise when something isn’t right, and feel confident approaching someone…
Online Harm

Article: Staying Safe Online: A guide for Parents

In this digital age, staying safe online is a priority for anyone who has access to an internet-enabled device. It’s particularly critical for parents…
Online Harm

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