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The Digital Guardian Guide is here to support you and your whānau to have safe, confident and positive online experiences.
From setting boundaries and managing devices, to preparing for digital milestones and handling online challenges.
Use this guide to learn, to connect, and to have the conversations that matter in your whānau.
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Browse essential topic areas for quick, bite-sized learning
All collectionsLEARNING ABOUT CHATTING AND ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS
Help your rangatahi navigate online friendships, group chats and messaging apps safely and responsibly to support their wellbeing.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD TO GAME SAFELY ONLINE
Help your child enjoy gaming safely. Understand how games work, what to watch for, and how to support them along the way.
LEARNING ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA
Understand how social media works, what your child is seeing and sharing, and how it can shape their confidence, identity and online experience.
Kōrero Cards
Use these cards to start regular chats about life online. If it feels unfamiliar or a bit uncomfortable, these cards can help. Share them with other members of your whānau and community; small, regular check-ins are one of the strongest ways to support tamariki online.
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Getting ready to talk
If you're worried something might be happening for your young person online, our conversation planner can help you approach conversations about online safety calmly and confidently.
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