The last in a series of five podcasts on the latest phase of AVG’s Digital Diaries campaign, which surveyed thousands of parents from all over the world about the role of the internet and technology in the upbringing of their child.

The latest phase looks at the six to nine year old age group and their engagement with what we’ve named the “Digital Playground”. The series is looking at how children at this age start to use the internet as a functional social tool and how it’s changing the way our children develop social relationships.

The podcasts are presented by Rona Renner of the Californian radio show Childhood Matters  and family expert Jason Brand.

This fifth episode is an in depth interview with Tony Anscombe, AVG’s ambassador for free products about all the subjects covered so far in the podcast series. Listen in to here Tony’s views on parental control software and the importance of talking to and learning from your kids about their online activity.

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The fourth in a series of five podcasts on the latest phase of AVG’s Digital Diaries campaign, which surveyed thousands of parents from all over the world about the role of the internet and technology in the upbringing of their child.

The latest phase looks at the six to nine year old age group and their engagement with what we’ve named the “Digital Playground”. The series is looking at how children at this age start to use the internet as a functional social tool and how it’s changing the way our children develop social relationships.

The podcasts are presented by Rona Renner of the Californian radio show Childhood Matters  and family expert Jason Brand.

This fourth episode looks at the role of parental control software and family safety products in keeping your children safe online. It is important to understand that there is no hard and fast rule as to what is suitable for every child. Children grow and develop at their own rate and it’s important to factor this in when deciding about the restrictions you place on their online activity.

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The third in a series of five podcasts on the latest phase of AVG’s Digital Diaries campaign, which surveyed thousands of parents from all over the world about the role of the internet and technology in the upbringing of their child.

The latest phase looks at the six to nine year old age group and their engagement with what we’ve named the “Digital Playground”. The series is looking at how children at this age start to use the internet as a functional social tool and how it’s changing the way our children develop social relationships.

The podcasts are presented by Rona Renner of the Californian radio show Childhood Matters  and family expert Jason Brand.

This third episode looks at communications guidelines for children aged six to nine. Communication is key to protecting your children online both in terms of what type of communication is suitable for your child online but more importantly the way you as a parent communicate with your child about their online activity. It’s important that parents actively engage with their kids and learn what it is they’re looking to get out the internet.

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The second in a series of five podcasts on the latest phase of AVG’s Digital Diaries campaign, which surveyed thousands of parents from all over the world about the role of the internet and technology in the upbringing of their child.

The latest phase looks at the six to nine year old age group and their engagement with what we’ve named the “Digital Playground”. The series is looking at how children at this age start to use the internet as a functional social tool and how it’s changing the way our children develop social relationships.

The podcasts are presented by Rona Renner of the Californian radio show Childhood Matters  and family expert Jason Brand.

This second episode looks at the various activities that children aged six to nine engage with online and the role of a parent in learning and understanding what is suitable and constructive for their kids. Proactivity is key to staying in touch with what your children want from the internet and will allow you make sure they’re safe as they do it.

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Episode One

by AVG
album Digital Playground

The first in a series of five podcasts on the latest phase of AVG’s Digital Diaries campaign, which surveyed thousands of parents from all over the world about the role of the internet and technology in the upbringing of their child.

The latest phase looks at the six to nine year old age group and their engagement with what we’ve named the “Digital Playground”. The series is looking at how children at this age start to use the internet as a functional social tool and how it’s changing the way our children develop social relationships.

The podcasts are presented by Rona Renner of the Californian radio show Childhood Matters  and family expert Jason Brand.

This first episode looks at the results of the research conducted by AVG in to the 6-9 year old age bracket, while Rona and Jason reflect on the significance of various revelations. 

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