It Takes A Village: Greystones-Delgany

30/08/2026

Check out the CBS Evening News interview on the It Takes A Village initiative!

14/07/2026

A huge congratulations to the Wicklow GAA Senior team for winning the Tailteann Cup this past weekend.

Thank you to Dean Healy, the teams captain, for your ongoing support of the It Takes A Village Initiative.

23/06/2026

A special evening in Brussels ahead of an important day.

We are here at the invitation of Nina Carberry MEP to meet with MEPs and European Commissioner Michael McGrath and share the story of It Takes a Village and the impact it is having on families and communities across Ireland.

We're incredibly proud to have the opportunity to bring the voices and experiences of the families we support to a European stage and to highlight the importance of community-led initiatives that make a real difference every day.

Watch this space. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

21/06/2026

Last Tuesday, the It Takes A Village launched their ITAV Flag initiative to local Greystones and Delgany schools. The event was a great success, with a wonderful community turnout!

We heard from local businesses, public figures, school representatives, sporting heroes and many more on the importance of phone safety and the initiative.

Our community is at the heart of our work, and this event highlighted that. As we continue to grow, so does our impact we can do together!

Follow our instagram for exciting updates!

20/06/2026

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26/05/2026

Thank you Aubrey Mc Carthy

21/05/2026

Thank you Jennifer Whitmore TD and Greystones Guide

And hang out with McCarthy & Whitmore…

20/05/2026

Today, It Takes a Village was proudly presented at Leinster House by founder Rachel Harper, hosted by Senator Aubrey Mc Carthy

The presentation reflected on the journey of the initiative over the past three years: a community-led movement supporting children’s wellbeing, digital awareness, and healthier childhood experiences across Greystones and Delgany.

Rachel shared the impact of collaboration between schools, parents, educators and the wider community, while also introducing the proposed It Takes a Village Flag initiative as the next stage of the programme.

A particularly special part of the day was when the children from St. Patrick’s National School got an opportunity to share what the initiative meant to them and some of their learnings. Alizia Gisler, 6th Class teacher and also mum of two students taking part in the initiative, spoke about the benefits she is seeing both as a teacher and as a mum.

The students had the opportunity to visit both the Dáil and Seanad chambers, and were thrilled to receive a special mention in both. They witnessed Senator Aubrey speak about the ITAV initiative at the Seanad, and in the Dail they also got a special mention and a wave from the Taoiseach and TDs during session, a moment they will not forget.

Thank you to Senator Aubrey McCarthy for hosting today’s event and for supporting our initiative today and always.

19/05/2026

Some free, creative events are available in Greystones and surrounding areas as part of this years Cruinniú na nÓg Wicklow County Council Library Service

12/05/2026

If you’re a parent trying to choose a parental control app in the UK, here’s a comparison of the main options:

I've included what they’re actually good at, and where they fall short.

🛡️ Qustodio
💰 £43.95–£75.95/year

✅ Pros:
✔️ One of the most comprehensive tools available (screen time, app blocking, web filtering, location)
✔️ Strong reporting and activity tracking across devices
✔️ Works across iOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook

❗ Cons:
✖️ Social media monitoring is relatively weak compared to competitors
✖️ More expensive than simpler tools

👉 Best for: Parents who want full visibility and control

🚨 Bark
💰 ~£80/year

✅ Pros:
✔️ Scans messages, images and apps for 29+ risks (bullying, grooming, self-harm)
✔️ Sends alerts instead of constant monitoring (supports trust)
✔️ Strong coverage of social platforms (especially on Android)

❗ Cons:
✖️ Some features limited outside the US
✖️ Doesn’t give full visibility of conversations/history

👉 Best for: Parents of teens using social media

🌐 Norton Family
💰 ~£30/year

✅ Pros:
✔️ Excellent web filtering with lots of predefined categories
✔️ Simple, reliable, and affordable
✔️ Good for managing schoolwork and safe browsing

❗ Cons:
✖️ No monitoring of calls, texts, or social media
✖️ Limited functionality on iOS devices

👉 Best for: Younger children and basic protection

⚠️ Net Nanny
💰 ~£30–£70/year

✅ Pros:
✔️ Industry-leading real-time content filtering (very accurate)
✔️ Blocks harmful content as it appears, not just from lists
✔️ Easy to set up and use

❗ Cons:
✖️ Limited social media monitoring
✖️ Reporting and insights less detailed than competitors

👉 Best for: Parents worried about exposure to harmful content

📱 Google Family Link
💰 Free

✅ Pros:
✔️ Strong app controls and screen time management
✔️ Works seamlessly with Android and Google services
✔️ Easy starting point for parents

❗ Cons:
✖️ Limited web filtering and monitoring compared to paid apps
✖️ No advanced insights (messages, social media, detailed reports)

👉 Best for: Parents who want a simple, no-cost starting point

No app does everything. Education and conversations matter most.

But doing nothing? That’s the biggest risk of all.





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🗣️ Hi, I’m Amit. I educate and upskill parents and professionals on the risks children face online, delivering sessions and training through organisations and schools.

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