Popular Apps & Games: A Guide for Parents

A clear, PDF printable comparison of safety and wellbeing tools for TikTok, Roblox, Snapchat and more. Help your children navigate the digital world safely and with confidence.

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What is covered in this guide?

App Comparisons

Safety breakdowns for TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Discord and others. Know the minimum ages and privacy defaults.

Gaming Safety

Crucial settings for Roblox, Minecraft, and Monopoly GO! including the new chat age checks.

Reporting & Support

Direct links to official family centers and reporting tools for CEOP, NSPCC, Childline and Report Harmful Content

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I am an independent specialist in online safety, working with schools and organizations. I have worked in education since 2007 specifically to keep children safe online. This resource has been created by me and is free for schools to distribute to your parent community.

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