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…
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…
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.
Dr Susie Davies
Focusing on adolescent mental health and helping young people navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Video: Smartphones and Online Safety in Schools
Smartphones and Addiction
Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with pleasure. It is released when we anticipate a reward—similar to the excitement before…
Video: Social Media and Body Image
In this film, we speak with children between the ages of 7 and 13 about their online experiences, what they have seen, and what they wish they hadn’t …
Article: Moving towards a smartphone free childhood
This article summarises the Nip in the Bud Podcast on how to move towards a smartphone free childhood and focuses on the pressures felt by children, parents…