A Parent’s Guide to Social Media from Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

<p>Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio has prepared a 26-week series, as part of the Coimisuin Na Mean’s Sound and Vision programmeit’s entitled ”A Parent’s Guide to Social Media”. We’ve creating a comprehensive guide for parents and guardians of the positives and negatives of social media, and aim to give them a better understanding of how the different platforms work and what to watch out for when your children are online. We start with some basic tips, what are the main platforms, how suitable are they for different age groups, what are signs that we should be watching for and are there any simple things that we can do to make our home internet environment safer? We take a look at some of the common scams and threats, from romance scams to the dangers of online grooming and also risks from activity like ”money mules” which can see teens dragged into criminal activity. We also focus an episode on each of the main platforms, we’ll also be speaking to Influencers and organisations that offer advice and support. Each episode will be broadcast on air, and then made available as a podcast.</p>

A Parent's Guide to Social Media Recap

We take a listen to some of the topics covered in "A Parent's Guide to Social Media"

08-29
05:38

Inside Out Therapy on challenges children face

Kevin Rea is Director of Services at Inside Out Therapy, based in Croom, Co.Limerick.  Kevin chats to Trina about the challenges children are now facing in a world of social media  www.insideouttherapy.ie Call: 085 148 8468 Email: info@insideouttherapy.ie Croom Community Enterprise Centre, Croom Enterprise Park, Hospital Road, Croom, Co.Limerick. V35 WF77

08-22
08:12

The benefits of social media with Dr.Jamie Gallagher

Science communicator Dr.Jamie Gallagher talks about the benefits of social media for young people 

08-13
07:22

Red flags for parents on toxic content

Fiona Jennings from ISPCC chats to Trina Mara about the toxic content boys are being exposed to on social media. www.ispcc.ie

08-08
02:55

Research shows girls not as exposed to toxic content as boys

Fiona Jennings from the ISPCC talks to Trina Mara about how content targeted at boys affects girls

08-01
06:23

"Aggro-rithms" targetting boys with toxic content

Fiona Jennings from the ISPCC speaks to Trina Mara about the "aggro-rithm", which refers to the toxic content that kids, in particular boys, have pushed on them via recommendation systems on social media platforms.  Research shows boys aged 11-14 are exposed to harmful content within 30 minutes of being online and 1-in-10 are seeing it in little as 60 seconds.   www.ispcc.ie

07-25
05:22

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee Part 2 - "This is a crime whether you intended to cause harm or not. The impact is immense"

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee (Part 2) chats to Trina about Coco's Law and what to do if you feel you're being harassed or bullied online 

07-04
05:35

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee on Coco's Law

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks to Trina Mara about Coco's Law and the consequences of bullying on social media, sharing intimate images or threatening to share images.  

06-27
06:01

"I feel the disadvantages of the smartphones outweigh the advantages"

Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford talks to Trina Mara about the school policy not to allow smartphones until the end of 6th class.    

06-20
06:36

Wexford primary school introduce "No Smartphone" policy

Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Co.Wexford joins Trina Mara to speak about their policy whereby children will not be given smartphones until the end of 6th Class (Confirmation time).  The policy was agreed by parents, teachers and the board of management.    

06-12
05:21

Dr.Richard Hogan on shocking images your children are viewing

Dr.Richard Hogan is a Family Psychotherapist and writes every Thursday for the Irish Examiner where he looks at mental health in teenagers and families.  He shared some shocking research on what images your children are viewing online

06-06
05:22

Dr.Richard Hogan on appropriate age for smartphones

Dr.Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist joins Trina Mara to discuss the big question we're all wondering - at what age should children be getting their own smartphone    

05-23
05:24

Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer on algorithms - Part 2

Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to social media influencer Vinny McBrien about the ups and downs of the job and social media algorithms 

05-16
04:55

Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer - Part 1

Vinny McBrien tells us about his experiences on social media as a young influencer.

05-09
05:37

What is the BeReal social media platform?

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the BeReal social media platform 

05-02
05:19

Your guide to Tik Tok

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the features of Tik Tok

04-25
05:34

Your guide to Instagram

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie talks us through the social media platform Instagram 

04-18
08:48

All you need to know about Snapchat

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to us about Snapchat and explains all the features parents should be aware of 

04-15
06:39

ChatGPT-Powered Child Grooming Detection App for Social Media

Anne O'Donavan, a student at Ballincollig's Coláiste Choilm was honoured with The Science Foundation of Ireland Special Award for her project ‘ChatGPT-Powered Child Grooming Detection App for Social Media.’ She explains the App to Trina Mara 

03-28
09:21

"Ignorance is not a justification if you allow your bank account to be used for money laundering" - Operation Mullet

Sergeant Michael Quirke chats to Trina Mara about "Operation Mullet" in Kerry where Garda have been investigating young people suspected of being money mules.    

03-21
05:30

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