Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio has prepared a 26-week series, as part of the Coimisuin Na Mean’s Sound and Vision programmeit’s entitled ”A Parent’s Guide to Social Media”. We’ve creating a comprehensive guide for parents and guardians of the positives and negatives of social media, and aim to give them a better understanding of how the different platforms work and what to watch out for when your children are online. Each episode is broadcast on air, and then made available as a podcast.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
6 minutes
We take a listen to some of the topics covered in "A Parent's Guide to Social Media"
Thursday, 22 August 2024
9 minutes
Kevin Rea is Director of Services at Inside Out Therapy, based in Croom, Co.Limerick. Kevin chats to Trina about the challenges children are now facing in a world of social media www.insideouttherapy.ie Call: 085 148 8468 Email: [email protected] Croom Community Enterprise Centre, Croom Enterprise Park, Hospital Road, Croom, Co.Limerick. V35 WF77
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
8 minutes
Science communicator Dr.Jamie Gallagher talks about the benefits of social media for young people
Thursday, 8 August 2024
3 minutes
Fiona Jennings from ISPCC chats to Trina Mara about the toxic content boys are being exposed to on social media. www.ispcc.ie
Thursday, 1 August 2024
7 minutes
Fiona Jennings from the ISPCC talks to Trina Mara about how content targeted at boys affects girls
Thursday, 25 July 2024
6 minutes
Fiona Jennings from the ISPCC speaks to Trina Mara about the "aggro-rithm", which refers to the toxic content that kids, in particular boys, have pushed on them via recommendation systems on social media platforms. Research shows boys aged 11-14 are exposed to harmful content within 30 minutes of being online and 1-in-10 are seeing it in little as 60 seconds. www.ispcc.ie
Thursday, 11 July 2024
5 minutes
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee chats to Trina Mara. As technology changes and the way we communicate with others will change but Coco's Law is strong and will protect victims
Thursday, 4 July 2024
6 minutes
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee (Part 2) chats to Trina about Coco's Law and what to do if you feel you're being harassed or bullied online
Thursday, 27 June 2024
6 minutes
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks to Trina Mara about Coco's Law and the consequences of bullying on social media, sharing intimate images or threatening to share images.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
7 minutes
Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford talks to Trina Mara about the school policy not to allow smartphones until the end of 6th class.
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
6 minutes
Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Co.Wexford joins Trina Mara to speak about their policy whereby children will not be given smartphones until the end of 6th Class (Confirmation time). The policy was agreed by parents, teachers and the board of management.
Thursday, 6 June 2024
6 minutes
Dr.Richard Hogan is a Family Psychotherapist and writes every Thursday for the Irish Examiner where he looks at mental health in teenagers and families. He shared some shocking research on what images your children are viewing online
Thursday, 23 May 2024
6 minutes
Dr.Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist joins Trina Mara to discuss the big question we're all wondering - at what age should children be getting their own smartphone
Thursday, 16 May 2024
5 minutes
Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to social media influencer Vinny McBrien about the ups and downs of the job and social media algorithms
Thursday, 9 May 2024
6 minutes
Vinny McBrien tells us about his experiences on social media as a young influencer.
Thursday, 2 May 2024
6 minutes
Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the BeReal social media platform
Thursday, 25 April 2024
6 minutes
Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the features of Tik Tok
Thursday, 18 April 2024
9 minutes
Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie talks us through the social media platform Instagram
Monday, 15 April 2024
7 minutes
Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to us about Snapchat and explains all the features parents should be aware of
Thursday, 28 March 2024
10 minutes
Anne O'Donavan, a student at Ballincollig's Coláiste Choilm was honoured with The Science Foundation of Ireland Special Award for her project ‘ChatGPT-Powered Child Grooming Detection App for Social Media.’ She explains the App to Trina Mara
Thursday, 21 March 2024
6 minutes
Sergeant Michael Quirke chats to Trina Mara about "Operation Mullet" in Kerry where Garda have been investigating young people suspected of being money mules.
Thursday, 14 March 2024
15 minutes
Trina Mara speaks to Sergeant Michael Quirke about the rise in money laundering cases in Ireland involving young people. A money mule is a person who transfers illegally obtained money between different payment accounts, very often in different countries, on behalf of others. Sergeant Quirke explains the consequences of being a money mule and how young people are being recruited.
Thursday, 7 March 2024
3 minutes
Cybersmarties is a locked-down social network training platform for children so adults are not allowed to use the platform. Children are verified through their school. It teaches children the right habits needed if they are online and has reduced bullying by 99% Diarmuid Hudner from Cybersmarties speaks to Trina Mara www.cybersmarties.ie
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
5 minutes
Diarmuid Hudner joins us from www.cybersmarties.com chats to Trina Mara about the pros and cons of social media and internet use by children
Friday, 23 February 2024
6 minutes
Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the tools to keep your kids safe online
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
6 minutes
We're aiming to create a comprehensive guide for parents and guardians of the positives and negatives of social media, and give them a better understanding of how the different platforms work and what to watch out for when your children are online. Jane McGarrigle, Project Manager with www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara
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