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Who would be the parent of a young football player? Yep, fools like us. In this episode, we speak to Gordon MacLelland from Working With Parents in Sport (WWPIS). The organisation helps parents navigate an array of sports including football with some fantastic resources. CEO Gordon talks about what can be a long drive home after a match - why it matters, how it can go wrong, and what kids really need from us in those moments. We also talk about managing our own expectations as parents and creating a more supportive space for young athletes to grow, on and off the pitch.

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Working With Parents In Sport

https://www.parentsinsport.co.uk/

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In this episode, inspired by some of the themes explored in the Netflix drama Adolescence, we’re talking about online safety for young people with expert Social Jess. It’s a complex, minefield for many parents. From cyberbullying and online predators to the pressures of social media and digital footprints. Jess breaks down how to navigate digital spaces safely and discusses how to spot red flags. Plus we explore the grim and sad subject of sextortion, which commonly affects males aged 12-17 years. Listen for practical tips for maintaining privacy, setting boundaries, and using the internet responsibly. This stuff can really save lives.

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HOW TO BLOCK WORDS (Time Code)

11:50 Instagram

12:03 Tik Tok

12:17 Snapchat

SOCIAL JESS

Social Jess on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the_socialjess/

Social Jess website

https://socialjess.com/

Adolescence Trailer on You Tube (Available on Netflix)

https://youtu.be/Wk5OxqtpBR4?si=qYPtGYsyxCjVUGfB

The Social Dilemma Trailer on You Tube (Available on Netflix)

https://youtu.be/uaaC57tcci0?si=GyEA-rRMZVWRWyIb

WEBSITES

Internet Matters

https://www.internetmatters.org/

Childline - Report Remove

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/

Internet Watch Foundation

https://www.iwf.org.uk/

Gov.uk - Online Safety Act

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainer

PICTURE BOOKS

Once Upon A Time Online

https://amzn.eu/d/395UolT

Pantosaurus and the Power of Pants: Official NSPCC Picture Book for Kids about Personal Safety, Privacy, Consent and Care (Ages 3-6)

https://amzn.eu/d/gn2JO9U

BOOKS FOR OLDER CHILDREN

The Burning

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burning-Laura-Bates/dp/1471170209

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect

https://amzn.eu/d/5gHXQG1

MORE READS

BBC: What the Online Safety Act is - and how to keep children safe online

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68225707

The Guardian: Children as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/09/children-in-uk-as-young-as-11-targeted-by-sextortion-criminals-data-reveals

NSPCC: Talking to your child about online safety

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-

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Hybrid - word meaning a mixture of two or more different things. Add football and you get footie slash table tennis, volleyball, squash and more. Hybrid football might be relatively new in the UK but pro football clubs are starting to adopt it too in their training. Kick X Arena, the first of its kind in the UK, has opened in Surrey, just outside of London. Co-founder Vik Sharma talks about its many benefits for footballers.

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Kick X Arena

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