Understanding Trolling
“Don’t feed the trolls”. We often hear this statement bandied around with reference to insidious online power plays that usually involve aggressive, repeated taunts by
“Don’t feed the trolls”. We often hear this statement bandied around with reference to insidious online power plays that usually involve aggressive, repeated taunts by
What is vamping you ask? Well it could be referring to ‘the repeated use of a phrase throughout an entire song’, or ‘To patch up
This is a sponsored post from Nuffnang and Epson, however all views are totally mine. What is one of the most frustrating pieces of technology
“The internet mirrors, magnifies and makes more visible, the good, the bad and the ugly of everyday life” I love this quote from Danah
This post is in collaboration with Photobox, however all opinions are my own….. What do you do with all those photos you take? Now I
Netiquette refers to the new order of manners and etiquette required to be good, courteous and responsible digital citizens. The greatest lessons we can ever
As we battle to figure out how all this uptake of technology and devices is going to affect the state of society, and more importantly,
I often get asked for advice on particular apps and social networks that kids are using and their appropriateness for kids of different ages.Today I
Recently there have been more rumblings about the need to have updated laws and laws that are more readily used when it comes
This post is sponsored by Trend Micro to promote the “What’s Your Story?” contest, encouraging kids to get creative online as part of Stay
I am so thrilled to have the amazing Rosie Thomas, co founder and director of Project Rockit interviewed here on The Modern Parent. Rosie, along with
I love the Junior Storytellers App. I was asked to have a look at this app to get my thoughts from both a parent and educators
Setting time limits on technology use and devices seems to be one of the areas many parents struggle with when it comes to putting boundaries
Do we really need to outline basic rules and tips for mobile phone etiquette? Isnt it simply common sense and good manners that ensures our
This is a Nuffnang sponsored post for Mercedes-Benz Valente Cars aren’t usually my thing. I don’t really care much for makes, models or engines. I do
We all love our technology and we know it can keep little minds quiet stimulated for certain periods of time. But we must always ensure that it
Are likes, followers, shares and comments the new currency for self esteem? Must every child’s friendship be legitimised with a selfie proclaiming BFF status? Are
One of the very best ways we can teach our kids to be safe and responsible online is to arm them with the ability to
This is a sponsored post and giveaway by Treasures Nappies. Whilst I was paid to write this, all views are my own honest opinion! ____________________
Sometimes finding a good app is like hairdressers. It’s much better going on recommendations than trawling through the directories! With kids of all different ages
Learning to win, learning to lose, participation, having a go, developing skills, encouragement to try new things, have some fun, make new friends. These are
The online anonymous user has in recent times been viewed with suspicion, neglect and even fear. Their animated avatars providing a false sense of bravado
Ever had what you believe to be a really important conversation with your child only to watch their eyes wander vacantly away from yours as
Is my child addicted to video games? I am worried if I let them play they will become addicted. We always end up in arguments
Setting up some safe settings in YouTube can certainly help curtail some of the unwanted and inappropriate content that may find its way onto the
When I was growing up, the Generation X’s as my lot were known, were living in a world of fun, frivolity and in my part
One of the major gripes parents have with technology today is the time their kids spend on social media. The hours they see wasted updating,
How do I ask my parents to let me on Instagram? That phrase has actually been a consistent search for people who have found my
Today is Safer Internet Day (SID2014) across the world. It started as an initiative in the UK but is fast gaining momentum in other parts
The rapid advances in technology have meant rapid changes to the way our children live their lives, and subsequently to the way we must parent.
For parents of clingy children, the idea of sending them back off to school, kinder or daycare this week may be filling them with much
Depending on second hand informaiton about our kids has now more than ever become a parenting tool we need to start taking notice of and
There are many many things we can do to help keep our kids safe online and there are many ways we can help them get
This past year I have written numerous posts on what it means for our kids to live in a world that is largely online, and
Recently it has come to my attention that my children are starting to cost a lot of money! Well as a matter of fact that
Keeping our kids safe with technology, new devices and the online world must be a conscious set of practises, teaching and monitoring relying on boundaries,
If your kids are getting some new technology this year, a game, iPod, ipod touch, phone , ipad or tablet, then here is a letter
Are your kids going to wake up to bright shiny sparkly devices under the Christmas tree this year? If so, there are a few things
Is there anything more devastating than dropping the phone or tablet, reaching down to pick it up and finding a shattered screen? Well yes of
Last week I was having a morning to myself to catch up on some work. It is kind of a luxury as a work from