ONLINE SAFETY AT HOME
Helping parents navigate the online world with their children.
Online safety can feel like a minefield. I share practical steps that make unfamiliar risks easier to understand, alongside stories that help children recognise when something does not feel right.
Parents and guardians get practical settings and next steps. Children learn memorable actions through short adventures that can open a calm conversation at home.
READ TOGETHER · AGES 4 TO 6
Leo's adventures
Simple actions, familiar situations and a trusted adult close by.
Leo and the Video That Felt Wrong
An unexpected video helps Leo practise stopping the screen and telling a trusted grown-up.
STOP. PAUSE. TELL.Read online or download the PDF →
Leo and the Mystery Message
A friendly game message asks a personal question, so Leo learns which clues stay private.
STOP. BLOCK. TELL.Read online or download the PDF →
Leo and the Shiny Treasure Chest
A tempting game prize helps Leo learn to ask before buying, downloading or subscribing.
ASK BEFORE YOU TAP.Read online or download the PDF →
Leo's One More Dino Race
A volcano track appears at stopping time, so Leo practises a predictable end to screen play.
PLAN. PLAY. STOP.Read online or download the PDF →
Leo and the Pop-Up Parade
A flashing prize and a jumble of buttons help Leo practise stopping before an advert tricks him into tapping.
STOP. DON'T TAP. ASK.Read online or download the PDF →AGES 7 TO 9 · SOME TOPICS ARE BEST READ TOGETHER
Mia's adventures
Longer clues, growing judgement and a clear route back to trusted help.
Mia and the Mean Comment Cloud
Cruel comments gather around Mia's artwork, so she saves the evidence and gets support.
SAVE IT. BLOCK IT. TELL SOMEONE.Read online or download the PDF →Mia the Picture Detective
Mia inspects the whole photo, asks permission and chooses a safer audience before sharing.
LOOK. ASK. CHOOSE.Read online or download the PDF →
Mia and MegaMystery99
A helpful teammate begins asking personal questions and for secrecy, so Mia reads the pattern and gets help.
NOTICE THE PATTERN. STOP. TELL.Read online or download the PDF →
Mia and the Secret Chat
A rare game gift leads to a secret photo request, so Mia leaves the chat and tells Mum.
NO SECRET CHAT. NO PHOTO. TELL.Read online or download the PDF →
Mia and the Minecraft Server Door
A server invitation helps Mia and JB learn that account settings control the door, while family choices decide who should come through it.
CHECK THE WORLD. KNOW THE PLAYERS. TELL.Read online or download the PDF →HOW THESE STORIES ARE MADE
AI helps with the production. People remain responsible for the result.
These stories and illustrations were developed with the help of generative AI. The characters, safety messages and final editorial decisions are human-led, and every story is reviewed before publication.
The stories are intended to help children and grown-ups begin useful conversations about online safety. They do not replace parental judgement or professional safeguarding advice.
FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
The story opens the conversation. It does not replace the grown-up.
Read new topics together first. Keep the response calm, make asking for help safe and use the linked parent guide to put the relevant control in place.