Dr Cat Horvat

When your teen finally tells you something has gone wrong online, the instinct to fix it immediately can be overwhelming. This research-informed guide explores how parents can respond to cyberbullying with calm, curiosity and connection, while still stepping in when safety requires it.

Early Australian research found that more than 85% of under-16 participants were still using restricted social media platforms. Here is what the findings mean for parents.

Young people can look confident online, but Australia’s latest ICT literacy results show that confidence with technology does not always mean digital capability. This Lessons from the Lounge Room post explores what digital literacy means, how it differs from digital citizenship, and how parents can help children question, compare and judge the information they find online.