Many children love playing computer games online. But are they doing it safely? Are they spending too much time online? Do you know how to help them if they run into problems?
The link below offers advice and guidance to parents whose children are exploring the online world.
Episode 3 looks specifically at online gaming, however the other episodes are worth watching too.
https://issuu.com/
Stay safe,
The Family First Team
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HAPPY NEW YEAR – OR IS IT!!!!
January can be a difficulty month without the current concerns around lockdown and Covid 19. You may feel isolated from family and friends, be worried about your health, your children’s health or just life in general.
Your local health visitors and school nurses are here to offer you any support you may need around feeling low, anxious or depressed. We are still visiting you and your family at home during this time. You can contact us on:
Health Visitors: 0191 2831508
School Nurses: 0191 2832189
Here are some useful online sites which can also help:
https://www.nhs/conditions/
htpps://www.mind.org.uk
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htpps://www.southtynesideccg.
htpps://www.kooth.com – School age children over 11 years old
Remember you are not alone!