Social Media Survival Guide

Empower your kids to stay safe online with this fun, comprehensive guide for kids aged 11+.

Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, the Social Media Survival Guide answers questions about all aspects of social media – the good AND the bad – making it a must-have tool for young people (and parents) to help navigate the online world safely and confidently and learn the best approaches to taking care of themselves.

Content includes:
– In-depth coverage of a range of important a difficult issues young people face including: body image, appearance-enhancing filters, influencers, sexual content and mental health
– Uses recognisable themes rather than platform specifics, making the content relevant long-term
– Tips on how to set up accounts safely and best manage privacy and messaging settings
– Addressing your persona, online reputation, and relationships
– Understanding fake news and information
– How to handle online bullying, as well as avoiding trolls
– Also includes links to professionally approved websites with more advice and support
– Expert advice from children’s online charity, Childnet International

Chapters in this book include:
– What is social media? The basics
– Setting up and using your account safely
– Your persona and online reputation
– Managing your social media
– How to avoid trouble
– Online bullying
– Famous faces
– Online trolls
– Your money and social media
– Health and fitness marketing
– Achieving the perfect photo
– Body image and social media
– Strangers and direct messaging
– Sexual content
– Going viral
– Fake news
– Protecting your mental health
– Social media glossary