Children, Screens & Digital Life

Social media and screen time

• The Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What Parents of 5 to 10-Year-Olds Need to Know
  The social media ban for under-16s is planned for spring 2027. Here is what it means for parents of children aged 5 to 10, in plain English.
• How to Talk to Your Child About Screen Time Without Arguments
  A practical guide for UK parents on setting screen time rules for children aged 5 to 10 — without the nightly arguments. Guy & Cesar
• Setting Safe Screen Time Boundaries Without Constant Arguments (Ages 5–10)
  Learn how to set safe screen time boundaries for children aged 5–10 with calm, practical guidance that reduces arguments and supports healthy routines.
• Should Children Under 10 Use Social Media? A Parent Guide
  A practical guide for parents and schools explaining the risks of social media for children under 10 and how to build safe digital habits.

AI and online influences

• How to Talk to Your Child About AI (Ages 5 to 10)
  Most UK parents feel unsure how to explain AI to young children. Here is a calm, practical guide for families with children aged 5 to 10.
• How to Help Children Spot Harmful Online Influences Before They Shape Behaviour (Ages 5–10)
  How to help children spot harmful online influences: the signs, what to say, three simple questions and how home and school can help.
• How to Teach Children to Stay Safe with AI and Chatbots (Ages 5–10)
  Protect your child in the age of AI. This simple guide for ages 5-10 teaches safe AI choices and online boundaries. Includes a free activity!

Privacy, scams and upsetting content

• Gaming Chat and Strangers: What Parents of 5 to 10-Year-Olds Should Know
  Gaming chat lets children talk to strangers. Here is what Ofcom and the NSPCC advise parents of 5 to 10-year-olds to check, in plain English.
• What to Do If Your Child Sees Something Upsetting Online
  What to do if your child sees upsetting content online: calm first steps, what to say by age, how to report it and when to ask for more help.
• How to Teach Children What Personal Information Should Stay Private Online (Ages 5–10)
  Personal information online for children: what should stay private, simple rules for ages 5 to 10 and what to do if something is shared.
• How to Teach Children to Spot Fake Messages, Scams and Online Tricks (Ages 5–10)
  Teach children aged 5 to 10 to spot fake messages and scams with simple rules, warning signs and calm steps for what to do if they click.
• Helping Children Manage Big Feelings in a Digital World (Ages 5–10)
  Learn how parents and teachers can help children ages 5–10 manage emotions, build resilience, and stay balanced in today’s digital world.
• Online Safety Rules for Children Under 10 (Parents’ Guide)
  Eight simple online safety rules for children under 10, with the words to teach each one, age by age, and what to do when a rule gets broken.

These articles are designed to help adults guide children through screen use, online safety, privacy, messaging, and digital habits with more confidence, more calm, and more clarity, while helping children feel safer, better informed, and more supported.