Is your child really safe online? Wayne Denner is a renowned online safety speaker, author, and digital wellbeing expert from Northern Ireland, with over 26 years of experience in helping families, schools, and communities protect children online.

Wayne breaks down what every parent, teacher, and caregiver needs to know in 2025, from parental controls and privacy settings to managing screen time and tackling AI, catfishing, and digital reputation.

Whether your child is already using a phone or tablet or you're preparing for that next step this episode is packed with practical online safety tips you can put in place right now.

Topics Covered:

What children and teens are really seeing online

The difference between parental controls vs. privacy and safety settings

Why content filters on your home Wi-Fi are essential

The ABCs of digital parenting: Access, Boundaries, Conversations

The dangers of smartphones in bedrooms and how to build family-wide tech habits

How to talk to kids about AI, catfishing, and their digital footprint

This is not about fear. It’s about awareness, education, and empowerment, so families can navigate the online world with confidence. If you’re a parent, teacher or carer in 2025, this episode is a must-listen.

Links from Episode

Wayne Denner -

Website:

https://www.youtube.com/user/waynedenner

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/user/waynedenner

Chat GPT Guide for Parents: What every tech-savvy parent needs to knowhttps://youtu.be/qXB0eq-BbxY

Clean Browsing: A simple parental filter for children

https://www.waynedenner.com/cleanbrowsing-parental-filter-tool/

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