What truly keeps children safe online—strict restrictions or strong relationships?
In this expert conversation by SipSci Lab, cyber safety expert Pooja Malhotra breaks down the science, psychology, and everyday habits behind staying safe in the digital world—without fear, lectures, or technical jargon.
Designed to be watched together by parents and children, this interview focuses on practical, age-appropriate guidance families can use immediately.
What This Expert Conversation Covers
With clarity and real-world examples, the discussion explains:
How children actually get into trouble onlineWhy risks often come from everyday interactions—not just “bad apps.”
Cyberbullying and its silent warning signsHow distress shows up before a child ever speaks about it.
Screen addiction as a brain issue—not a discipline issueWhat neuroscience says about attention, reward, and habit loops.
Simple rules before clicking, sharing, or replyingEasy checks children can remember and apply independently.
Online scams explained in child-friendly languageHow tricks work—and how to spot them early.
Guiding without spying or scaringBuilding trust so children ask for help when something feels off.
What schools and families can do before things go wrongPrevention through culture, not crisis response.
AI, fake videos, and how to tell what’s real onlinePractical cues for navigating deepfakes and misinformation.
The emphasis stays on skills over controls—and conversation over surveillance.
Why This Interview Matters
Digital risks evolve faster than rules.
This conversation reframes cyber safety as a shared life skill, not a one-time parental decision.
It is especially useful if:
You’re a parent worried about screen time, scams, or online behaviour
You’re a child or teenager navigating games and social media
You want cyber safety explained simply and honestly
You believe safety grows from trust, awareness, and habits
Relationships Over Restrictions
A key takeaway is simple:
Rules without understanding fail
Fear shuts down communication
Open dialogue keeps children safer online
This interview shows how families can create a safe digital culture—starting today.
About the Production
This expert interview is produced by SipSci Lab, a platform committed to evidence-based, practical conversations on science, health, and society.
SipSci Lab is powered by Wow Work Wins LLP, a knowledge-driven media company focused on public understanding and real-world impact.
A Note for Families
The best cyber safety tool is not an app.
It’s a conversation.
Watch this together—parents and children—and keep that conversation going.
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An Expert Interview with Pooja Malhotra | SipSci Lab
What truly keeps children safe online—strict restrictions or strong relationships?
In this expert conversation by SipSci Lab, cyber safety expert Pooja Malhotra breaks down the science, psychology, and everyday habits behind staying safe in the digital world—without fear, lectures, or technical jargon.
Designed to be watched together by parents and children, this interview focuses on practical, age-appropriate guidance families can use immediately.
What This Expert Conversation Covers
With clarity and real-world examples, the discussion explains:
The emphasis stays on skills over controls—and conversation over surveillance.
Why This Interview Matters
Digital risks evolve faster than rules.
This conversation reframes cyber safety as a shared life skill, not a one-time parental decision.
It is especially useful if:
Relationships Over Restrictions
A key takeaway is simple:
This interview shows how families can create a safe digital culture—starting today.
About the Production
This expert interview is produced by SipSci Lab, a platform committed to evidence-based, practical conversations on science, health, and society.
SipSci Lab is powered by Wow Work Wins LLP, a knowledge-driven media company focused on public understanding and real-world impact.
A Note for Families
The best cyber safety tool is not an app.
It’s a conversation.
Watch this together—parents and children—and keep that conversation going.
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#CyberSafety #DigitalParenting #OnlineSafetyForKids #CyberBullying #OnlineScams #ScreenAddiction #SipSciLab #LifeSkills
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