Surf Smart, Stay Safe: Helping Parents Navigate the Digital World

Parenting in the digital age is a wild ride! The internet offers endless learning and fun for kids-  whether it’s for gaming, homework, or connecting with friends.

But with all those benefits comes with risks too and keeping up with your child’s online activity can often feel overwhelming.

We’re committed to helping families stay safe online, so everyone can surf smart, without needing to be a tech genius! Because when you have kids, who has time for that?!

Here’s some easy ways to support your family’s online safety:

1. Talk it out – Chat with your kids about what they’re watching, playing, and posting online. You don’t have to know the latest TikTok dance (unless you want to?!) just the type of content they’re consuming and how it makes them feel.
2. Set some ground rules – Agree on screen time limits that work for everyone. Make sure they know what personal info is off limits (like their address or school name). It’s easier to do it now than when they’re mid-game on level 27.
3. Stay in the loop – Check privacy settings, monitor who they’re chatting with, what they’re clicking on… and what online trend is making them laugh (or rage-quit!). Make sure they know they can come to you if they ever feel unsure or upset by something online.
4. Lock down those passwords – Strong, unique passwords are your first line of defence. Encourage your child to use complex passwords that include numbers and symbols and change them regularly. Bonus points for enabling two-factor authentication where possible.
5. Use Parental Controls – Technology can help lighten the load! Parental controls let you filter content, set time limits and create a safer online environment for your family. We know how confusing some apps can be but that’s where our award-winning Amazon eero router really shines. With the eero app, you get easy-to-use controls like Wi-Fi pause built right into your Wi-Fi network.

Whether it’s setting screen-time boundaries, using the eero app to take control of your network, or just having honest conversations, every step helps create a safer online world for your family.

Want to learn more about the Amazon eero app and what it can do? Visit our eero page for more details, featuring a helpful FAQ section at the bottom!

Surf smart and stay safe with Fibrus Broadband. And don’t forget to download our Internet Safety Playbook here for more tips and guidance for kids – it’s full of useful info!