Tots to Teens: Making the net safe for children and a hospital check-up for teddy bears

Do your children get nervous before visiting the doctor or the hospital? If so, tell them to grab their favourite teddies and bring them along to the RCSI’s annual Teddy Bear Hospital

Billie Purtell Chevenet (2) with her teddy Mr Deer and student Rachel Cullen at the RCSI Teddy Bear Hospital. Picture: Julien Behal

Many parents worry about what their children get up to online. For expert advice, check out Irish charity CyberSafeKids, which helps families to navigate the internet and its potential pitfalls. It's Cyber Academy is an internet safety series for parents and children ages seven to ten, and it’s free and available on demand.

Ten topics are covered, including passwords, privacy, misinformation and camera safety. Each topic consists of a three-minute animated video, a conversation guide to support parents, a quiz to reinforce the learning and a fun activity sheet the whole family can complete.