Over half of parents see the New Year as a chance to reset their family’s digital habits

Ghislaine Bombusa, Content & Digital Director at Internet Matters said: “Families are increasingly recognising that online safety isn’t optional and this time of year offers them the opportunity to reflect on their digital habits.

“The New Year also offers a fresh start, and while resolutions are often made with the best intentions, many people struggle to stick to them beyond January.

“To ensure online safety goals turn into ongoing habits, parents can focus on small actions that fit into their routines.”

Internet Matters suggests some digital resolutions parents can adopt in the New Year:

• Show children what healthy digital habits look like through your own behaviour, such as putting phones away at mealtimes or turning them off at night, if possible.
• Ensure all connected devices are set up with age-appropriate privacy settings and filters to keep children safe from seeing harmful content.
• Have regular chats with your child about their online experiences and the emotional impact.
• Use Internet Matters’ Digital Family agreement to agree a joint plan for your online lives.

See the full resolution guide and more resources here.