Have an open and honest discussion with your children about who they communicate with and how they communicate. Ascertain that they comprehend the need of friendly and supportive interactions, as well as the fact that rude, discriminating, or improper contact is never acceptable. Encourage your children to quickly tell you or a trusted adult if they experience any of these.

Check that your child's device has the most recent software and antivirus programmes installed, as well as that privacy settings are enabled. When not in use, keep webcams hidden. Parental controls, including safe search, can help keep younger children's internet experiences positive.

Create opportunities for your child to communicate with friends, family, and you online in a safe and good manner. Connecting with others is more vital than ever, and you may use this as an opportunity to exhibit compassion and empathy in your "virtual contacts."

Encourage and monitor appropriate behaviour online and during video chats. Encourage your children to be courteous and respectful to their classmates, to dress appropriately, and to avoid participating in video conversations from their bedrooms. Learn about your school's policies and hotlines for reporting cyberbullying and other improper online content.

Spending time at home with your children can provide an excellent opportunity for them to use their voices online to share their opinions and support others in need during this crisis. Encourage your child to use digital tools like online workout videos for kids and video games that involve physical mobility to get them up and moving.