Talking regularly with your child can help keep them safe online. Having this conversation helps to prepare your child from an early age, so they can safely explore the internet and know who to speak to if things go wrong.

It's also important to listen to your child and give them a chance to talk about what they're experiencing online, what apps and sites they use and who they're talking to.

You could try making it part of a daily conversation, like you would about school. This can help your child feel relaxed, and means that if they do have any worries about online safety, they're more likely to talk to you about it.
 

• Hungry Little Minds – Simple fun activities for children from newborn to five.
  https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
• Small Talk – Ideas and activities from the National Literacy Trust.
  https://small-talk.org.uk/
• I CAN – For more information and advice about children’s communication.
  http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/
• A Better Start – For information about building young brains.
  http://www.smallstepsbigchanges.org.uk/biglittlemoments
• NSPCC – Brain building tips for children
  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/look-say-sing-play/
• Bilingualism Matters – Provides information about children who are learning more than one language.
  http://www.bilingualism-matters.ppls.ed.ac.uk/parents-questions/
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists – can provide support if you are worried about your child’s speech and language development.
  https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy#section-4
• Action for Children – advice from Action for Children’s under-fives team covering everything from behaviour and nutrition to sleep routines. They can also signpost you to local services, and the best parenting apps and websites they can find. https://dots.actionforchildren.org.uk/
• Action for Children – A list of inexpensive and easy activities you can do with your children. https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/things-to-do-with-your-child/
• Healthy Start Vouchers – These are a great opportunity for families to give their child the best start in life.  https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
• Every Mind Matters – Having good mental health helps us to relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can do to look after our mental health and well being. Click the link for free expert advice and practical tips. https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
• Family Corner (Early Years Alliance) – For advice on everything from communication and behaviour to health and nutrition. https://www.familycorner.co.uk/