Internet Safety Articles
A curated selection of articles on internet safety, online threats and digital wellbeing for families. We review and summarise key stories so you can stay informed without having to search for them yourself.
Book Review: The Lemonade Hurricane
The Lemonade Hurricane captures this beautifully through the character of Henry, a child whose energy swirls like a storm. His sister Emma describes him as a hurricane, not because he is 'too much', but because everything inside him is moving all at once. What this story does so gently is shift the way we see that energy. Some children move fast, think fast, speak fast and feel fast. Their energy can fill a room, spill over and sometimes feel impossible to contain.
Book Review: Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
Not hello hugs, not goodbye hugs, not even celebration hugs. Hugs are often seen as a universal sign of affection. But Don’t Hug Doug (He Doesn’t Like It) gently challenges that idea, reminding us that not everyone experiences touch in the same way. They’re encouraged, expected and sometimes even insisted upon, especially for children. To him, they feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. Doug doesn’t like hugs.
Ten VBS Safety Tips
New families will evaluate your program based on ... Here’s a friendly reminder to review your child safety measures. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. The post Ten VBS Safety Tips appeared first on KidCheck. Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community.
Mandatory Reporting: Need to Know
If you work with children and youth, you’ve likely heard the term mandatory reporter. Who Is a Mandatory Reporter Mandatory reporters ... The post Mandatory Reporting: Need to Know appeared first on KidCheck. Understanding your obligations can be the difference between protecting a child and allowing harm to continue. However, do you know exactly what it means, what triggers your duty to act, and what happens if you don’t.
Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring: What’s New for 2026?
The 2026 updates to appropriate filtering and monitoring provide greater clarity for schools and colleges on how to meet their statutory safeguarding responsibilities The post Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring: What’s New for 2026. Appeared first on UK Safer web-based world Centre.
