
Fun with Colors app: to teach kids Mandarin
This is a sponsored review post for the Fun with Colors app. Learning about colours is one of the early developmental and learning milestones our young
This is a sponsored review post for the Fun with Colors app. Learning about colours is one of the early developmental and learning milestones our young
I know many parents worry about the amount of time their kids play video games. They worry about the obsessive behaviours that cause arguments every
“Prevention is better than the cure”. An important philosophy that highlights the need to be proactive with many aspects of our lives. When it comes
Will you know what to do when your child sees online porn? Think your don’t need to know? Last week we decided that it was
I think we are coming up to our 5th Santa’s Magical Kingdom this year. It has certainly become a family tradition right up there with
Long gone are those days of young boys saving their pennies to buy Playboy magazines, share them around and hide them under their beds. The
I have written, presented and spoken about so many aspects of parenting, and in particular, parenting in this relatively new digital world. I love getting
Technology is a great servant, but a bad master. This take on Francis Bacons quote “Money is a great servant but a bad master” could
These parenting quotes may be for the ‘Modern Parent’, but there is nothing new about many of the sentiments. As parents it is our role
The perils of perfectionism? Isn’t it a good thing to want to do things well? Don’t we want kids that strive for great things? That
When it comes to our devices and etiquette, and deciding what is appropriate for social situations, we all seem to have a view. Are we
Parents often lament the obsession their children have with video games. They rue wasted time, an avoidance of other social interactions, a life on the
Saying yes to say no? Don’t we make it harder for ourselves if we give in? Of course…..sometimes. Disciplining our children is one of the
What do you need to change about your parenting or your family life? Maybe a whole lot? Maybe just one small thing? Maybe nothing? I’ve
Have you been frustrated by a grunt, a mumble or a tween or teen who won’t open up when you know something isn’t right? When
The gaming industry in Australia is growing at an astronomical rate and so it seems that we as a nation and as families, should start
We have all had crappy parenting moments haven’t we? When everything you know about parenting children goes out the window. When emotion takes over from
How do we enforce rules around technology and the online world when so much of what they do we cannot see? I get this question
The latest movie from Pixar, ‘Inside Out’, does a great job of balancing the complex elements of neuroscience whilst remaining connected to a younger audience
Half way through the year and I thought I’d take this opportunity to give a little more of me and share and reflect a little,
I get many questions from parents of kids who are being bullied and also some from those suspecting that their child is engaging in bullying
Bullying is nothing new. Our hyper connected world has, however, ensured greater awareness of the nature and consequences of bullying and much needed discussion has
One of the most frustrating things about the attention bullying gets today is the unfortunate overuse of the word. I will say from the get
The bullying that takes place online or via any technological device is known as cyberbullying. The more we are consumed by the technology, the more
“My kid knows so much about technology. I could never keep up” I hear this statement a lot from parents. Usually it is followed by
Filming ourselves and uploading, creating short movies and recording interviews, speeches and conversations for all to view has been going on for a while now.
Having open honest discussions with your kids is one of the best ways to help keep them safe and responsible online and to help them
Do we still need to be talking about minding our manners on social networks? It appears so. I am a member of quite a few
Nannas, Grandmas, Omas, MaMa’s, Grammies, Nonna. Varying titles, but all universally equipped to take on this most esteemed role. Able to shower unconditional love, devote
Chat speak, tech speak, short cuts wreaking havoc on the english language? Or perhaps another link back to the caveman? Recently, diet gurus have urged
I want to help my child make good decisions online but I’m not sure how? When I ask my child to stop playing a game
Things to avoid doing online? Surely we have a good grip on this stuff by now. Haven’t we all heard the mantras. ‘What goes online
I was having a ‘conversation’ with my 13 year old that was slowly quickly escalating into an argument. He raised his voice so I could ‘hear’
SchoolPlaces.com.au helps take the pressure of families looking for a private school vacancy for their child. Search real-time vacancies and claim a last-minute place at
The challenge of managing screentime is one of the greatest issues concerning parents today. How much is too much? How long should each age group
“You are just doing this to annoy me”, “Are you trying to make me miserable?” These are the desperate pleas I heard from a mother
Video game playing is certainly one of the most prolific and ever changing recreational activities of our youth today. As parents, this is another area
I have a couple of teens in my house right now. I have counselled lots of teens before. I have read a lot of research
We hear a lot about technology as the bad guy. As parents we love using it. But we also lament the additional strain it puts
Should I be spying on my kids online? How can I keep watch over everything my kids are doing? How can I be sure they