Critical Thinking
Raising a Good Kid in a Digital World
So what does it really take to raise a good kid in the digital world? After working in this space for over 10 years (and
June 13, 2019 No Comments
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Apps
The Modern Parents Guide to Yolo: Q&A
The latest app craze to sweep the tween and teen world is Snapchat’s add on app, Yolo. Acronym for “You Only Live Once”. How
May 31, 2019 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Facing the perils of privacy in a digital world
When we think about privacy today, we can probably best sum it up as complicated and constantly changing. The way we interpret privacy. The way
May 13, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Social Media Age Restrictions: Why the system isn’t working
When it comes to allowing young people online and navigating the age restrictions of the social networks, I have to say it is one of
May 1, 2019 No Comments
Online Behaviour
When your child sees online pornography
What should you as a parent do if your child sees online pornography? Ok, its probably not even an ‘if’ anymore…more of a “when”. And
April 17, 2019 No Comments
Online Behaviour
Should we be afraid of parenting in a digital world?
In my work helping parents navigate the digital world, I am often known to tread this space with an air of relative positivity. To embrace
April 9, 2019 1 Comment
Apps
Apps, Advertising & Grabbing our Kids Attention
Whilst we might think a lot about the content of an app before we download it onto a device, we don’t always think about the
March 26, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
The Modern Parents Guide to Live Streaming
Live streaming is fast becoming one of the most popular ways people connect, view content and share to their social media platforms. At the press
March 18, 2019 No Comments
Cyberbullying
Reality TV shows: a bit of fun or thriving on a culture of bullying?
It always strikes me as odd, and I guess somewhat disturbing and hypocritical, when I see our morning shows spruiking the “no bullying’ message. They
March 14, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Helping our kids thrive in a screen filled world
So how soon do we need to start thinking about the online lives of our precious offspring? How do we ensure they are getting everything
March 11, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Rules for healthy, happy video gamers
We know that video games often get a bad wrap from media, parents and society as a whole as they lament their intrusion into a
March 4, 2019 No Comments
Apps & Reviews
The Modern Parents Guide to Apex Legends
New kid on the gaming block is Apex Legends. After amassing a huge following in it’s first weeks, it looks set to give the much
February 25, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Scrolling with intention: getting the best return on our online investment:
Are we worried about the time we spend online? Should we take heed of warnings by media reports and popular articles that put the sole
February 18, 2019 No Comments
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Keeping control online
There are some pretty bad things that can happen online. There are some pretty wonderful and amazing things that can happen online too. There are
February 12, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Safer Internet Day 2019: Digital RESILIENCE for wellbeing online and off
We’ve already covered Respect, Responsibility and Reasoning, as all necessary elements of a better online experience for all. The final “R” for Safer Internet Day
February 4, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Safer Internet Day 2019: A healthy scepticism for REASONING Online
The 3rd “R” for Safer Internet Day 2019 is Reasoning. It can certainly be said that there’s not always a lot that is reasonable online.
February 1, 2019 No Comments
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Safer Internet Day 2019: who is RESPONSIBLE for our online experiences?
Responsibility is the second “R” for Safer Internet Day 2019, along with Respect, Reasoning and Resilience. And in order for everyone to have a better
January 29, 2019 No Comments
Uncategorized
Safer Internet Day 2019: show some RESPECT online
Safer Internet Day 2019 on Tuesday February 5th is a global day dedicated to providing a better internet experience for all. The theme of
January 24, 2019 No Comments
Apps & Reviews
Some Favourite things I followed in 2018
There is certainly so much stuff out there to capture our attention and keep us scrolling, connecting, liking, commenting and sharing. Whilst I certainly hope
January 3, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Let’s stop blaming the kids of today
It’s not that you didn’t have to use a device to be entertained when you were young…it’s that you didn’t have to say ‘no’ to
November 21, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Friend or Follower? Helping kids know the difference
We know young people are spending increasing amounts of time socialising online. This can be both with people they know in real life, as well
October 16, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Worried about video game addiction? This might help
It seems many have had the bejesus scared out of them over recent reports of video games and gaming addiction. Media articles and television segments
September 3, 2018 1 Comment
Online Behaviour
Why parents are key to keeping kids moving
Seems a little trite of me really to tell people to get their kids outside and moving. And I certainly feel that way sometimes when
August 20, 2018 No Comments
Apps
The Modern Parents Guide to Tik Tok, the new Musical.ly
As of August 2018 the popular lip syncing app Muciscal.ly no longer exists in its original form. The parent company of Tik Tok, hugely popular
August 10, 2018 No Comments
Apps
The Modern Parents Guide to Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming platform that is definitely popular with young people, and I am certainly receiving an increasing amount of queries from parents.
July 19, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
The importance of the shrug: a necessary skill for digital resilience
Why is a shrug so important to digital resilience you ask? Recently I was in my “Grit Strength” gym class which is not a regular
June 5, 2018 No Comments
Digital Trends
10 things to do right now for a safer online experience for your child
There is a myriad of information out there about parenting today, including how to ensure a safer online experience for your child. I know people
May 15, 2018 No Comments
Cyberbullying
The Modern Parents Guide to Fortnite
Fortnite is the latest game craze to sweep the online gaming world and something that I am witnessing with a vengeance in both my own
March 20, 2018 15 Comments
Digital Trends
Screentime rules: parenting for the individual child
What rules should I have for my family when it comes to screentime? How much screentime should my children be allowed? What can they play,
February 27, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
A More Respectful Internet for Safer Internet Day 2018
It’s Safer Internet Day on Tuesday the 6th Feb, and that means people around the world are getting vocal about the need for a more
February 5, 2018 No Comments
Online Behaviour
The role of parents and screentime
What is our role as parents when it comes to screentime and digital devices? These little devices that connect us, entertain us, provide us with
February 1, 2018 No Comments
Modern Parenting
Trust versus Freedom: Finding balance with your teenager
This is a guest post from Annie Wylie from ReachOut Australia Finding the balance between trust and freedom with your teenager is a nerve-racking tightrope
January 5, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents?
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents? Should you dob on other peoples kids or should you stay out of others business
December 11, 2017 No Comments
Digital Trends
What I’m discovering about girls, social media and self esteem
Girls, social media and self esteem. What is, if any, the connection between how a young girl uses technology and social media and the health
October 18, 2017 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
The critical skill of critically evaluating online content
Why is it so critical to critically evaluate content online? Well there is a lot of content online. Yes that is the understatement of the
September 12, 2017 No Comments
Apps
Maths Super Elite: a primary age maths app review
This is a maths app sponsored review post for Inquisitive Games An app that allows your kids to defeat alien invaders, save the world and
August 1, 2017 No Comments
Apps
Instagram: update for parents to help you decide if your child is ready
When should I let my child have Instagram? One of the many questions I get asked as it seems to be the social network most
July 19, 2017 No Comments
Digital Trends
Distracted by devices? Why multitasking may not be working for your child
Our increasing reliance on digital devices for pretty much everything, often leads us to believe that multitasking is indeed possible and even a prerequisite of
June 15, 2017 No Comments
Digital Trends
Embracing the digital world to minimise the risks
At a recent presentation I gave on digital parenting, I had some feedback from a mum who said “I thought I was going to walk
May 17, 2017 No Comments
Apps
The big 3 social media apps for kids right now
What social network apps are kids using today? How can I make sure my kids are safe on these apps? How am I supposed to
April 12, 2017 1 Comment