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Parental Controls: How to keep your child safe

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With the school holidays approaching, it's a timely opportunity to revisit online safety at home. The eSafety Commissioner encourages families to focus on building positive online safety habits to help children stay safe while enjoying technology. ​

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Simple strategies can make a significant difference.​

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Parents are encouraged to:​

• Keep communication open and regularly talk to your child about their online experiences​
• Set clear expectations around screen time and the apps or games being used​
• Use parental controls and privacy setting to help manage access​
• Encourage children to be kind and respectful online​
• Remind them not to share personal information or talk to people they don't know​

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For more helpful tips and advice on parental controls, visit the eSafety website: Parental controls | How to keep your child safe​