Send us a textIn this episode, inspired by some of the themes explored in the Netflix drama Adolescence, we’re talking about online safety for young people with expert Social Jess. It’s a complex, minefield for many parents. From cyberbullying and online predators to the pressures of social media and digital footprints. Jess breaks down how to navigate digital spaces safely and discusses how to spot red flags. Plus we explore the grim and sad subject of sextortion, which commonly affects males aged 12-17 years. Listen for practical tips for maintaining privacy, setting boundaries, and using the internet responsibly. This stuff can really save lives. LINKS & INFO OF INTEREST:HOW TO BLOCK WORDS (Time Code)11:50 Instagram12:03 Tik Tok12:17 SnapchatSOCIAL JESSSocial Jess on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_socialjess/Social Jess websitehttps://socialjess.com/Adolescence Trailer on You Tube (Available on Netflix)https://youtu.be/Wk5OxqtpBR4?si=qYPtGYsyxCjVUGfBThe Social Dilemma Trailer on You Tube (Available on Netflix) https://youtu.be/uaaC57tcci0?si=GyEA-rRMZVWRWyIbWEBSITESInternet Mattershttps://www.internetmatters.org/Childline - Report Remove https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/Internet Watch Foundation https://www.iwf.org.uk/Gov.uk - Online Safety Acthttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainerPICTURE BOOKSOnce Upon A Time Onlinehttps://amzn.eu/d/395UolTPantosaurus and the Power of Pants: Official NSPCC Picture Book for Kids about Personal Safety, Privacy, Consent and Care (Ages 3-6)https://amzn.eu/d/gn2JO9UBOOKS FOR OLDER CHILDRENThe Burning https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burning-Laura-Bates/dp/1471170209Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respecthttps://amzn.eu/d/5gHXQG1MORE READSBBC: What the Online Safety Act is - and how to keep children safe onlinehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68225707The Guardian: Children as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data revealshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/09/children-in-uk-as-young-as-11-targeted-by-sextortion-criminals-data-revealsNSPCC: Talking to your child about online safetyhttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-Subscribe, follow us or email [email protected] with all your tips and questions.

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