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Parentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingAuthor: Parentline NI
To raise thriving children parents need better support. Parentline NI is here for all parents offering support, guidance or advice wherever you are on the parenting journey. We are a helpline for parents operated by Children in Northern Ireland. The Parentline podcasts will explore the ups and downs of parenting with honest and frank discussions to support parents to lay the strongest possible foundations for their children. Find out more information about Parentline NI at http://www.ci-ni.org.uk/parentline-ni Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover: Ep 3 - Side by Side
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
In the final episode of the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover, young people and adults come together to look ahead — exploring how families can navigate the digital world side by side with trust, understanding, and openness.Hosted by Maria, this episode features honest reflections from Matylda, Theo, Ethan, and Darragh, alongside youth worker Paula, who has supported the group throughout the project. Together, they unpack the reality that parents and young people often live in very different digital worlds — and why closing that gap matters more than ever.The conversation explores:Why parents and young people experience the online world so differentlyHow parents can better understand the apps, games, and platforms young people useWhy social media is about more than screens — it’s about belonging and connectionHow to encourage healthy breaks from screens without making it feel like punishmentThe importance of offline time, presence, and shared family momentsWhat really helps when something goes wrong onlineWhy calm, non-judgemental responses make it easier for young people to ask for helpThe episode ends with a powerful reminder: there is no perfect rulebook for growing up online. Mistakes will happen — but when families listen, learn, and respond together, young people feel safer, supported, and more confident asking for help.This final instalment brings the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover to a thoughtful close, reinforcing a simple but vital message for parents and carers: online safety works best when it’s built on conversation, trust, and learning together.
