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

Dr.Richard Hogan on appropriate age for smartphones

23 days ago 5m 24s

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

Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer on algorithms - Part 2

1 month ago 4m 55s

Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to social media influencer Vinny McBrien about the ups and downs of the job and social media algorithms

Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer - Part 1

May 9th, 2024 5m 37s

Vinny McBrien tells us about his experiences on social media as a young influencer.

What is the BeReal social media platform?

May 2nd, 2024 5m 28s

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the BeReal social media platform

Your guide to Tik Tok

Apr 25th, 2024 5m 34s

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the features of Tik Tok

Your guide to Instagram

Apr 18th, 2024 8m 48s

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie talks us through the social media platform Instagram

All you need to know about Snapchat

Apr 15th, 2024 6m 39s

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to us about Snapchat and explains all the features parents should be aware of

ChatGPT-Powered Child Grooming Detection App for Social Media

Mar 28th, 2024 9m 21s

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

"Ignorance is not a justification if you allow your bank account to be used for money laundering" - Operation Mullet

Mar 21st, 2024 5m 30s

Sergeant Michael Quirke chats to Trina Mara about "Operation Mullet" in Kerry where Garda have been investigating young people suspected of being money mules.

Students targetted as money mules

Mar 14th, 2024 14m 16s

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 differen

Cybersmarties' Child-Only Social Media platform

Mar 7th, 2024 2m 11s

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 red

The Pros and Cons of Social Media & Internet

Feb 28th, 2024 4m 55s

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

Tools to keep your kids safe online

Feb 23rd, 2024 5m 41s

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the tools to keep your kids safe online

A Parent's Guide to Social Media - Where to start

Feb 20th, 2024 5m 47s

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 onl

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