Practical tips - Ages 6-8
This section shares practical, real-world tips shaped by our experience and what I’ve learned since, putting safety and communication first.
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I know how overwhelming the digital world can feel for parents, and I hope this helps bring clarity and confidence. This isn’t a one-off conversation, it’s an ongoing one that needs to be introduced, reinforced, and woven into everyday life.
Only talk to real friends
Talking to your child about only being friends with real people they know in person helps them understand that online profiles aren’t always who they appear to be. Explain that online, people can pretend to be someone they are not.
Never give out your personal details
Talk to your child about never sharing personal details online and that they should always protect their identity.
Lots of what is on the internet is not real
Tell your child, a lot of what they see on the internet isn’t real, its fake, because people can edit pictures, change videos, or pretend to be someone they’re not.
What you lose out when you are online
Remind your child about what they lose out on when they spend too much time online. It will help them understand the impact on real life experiences.
Scams, Pop ups and in-app purchases
Talk to your child about scams and in app purchases, get them to understand that not everything online is as harmless as it looks. If a pop up asks them to fill in their details for free games or money, ask a trusted adult never give your personal details out. If it's too good to be true, it normally is.
How to talk about explicit content to young children
Children are being exposed to explicit content at younger and younger ages, often unintentionally. While we can’t control everything they may see or hear, we can prepare them by setting clear boundaries and keeping conversations simple and age-appropriate.