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ROC and RISE to build digital resilience
Growing up in a digital world today, can expose young people to a social media feed full of comparisons, comments and cutting remarks, that can
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Among Us: What parents need to know
Among Us is a game that has been around since 2018, but has recently had a massive spike in popularity. Like many games, there are
October 26, 2020 No Comments
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Experiencing online music for learning, fun and productivity
As someone who doesn’t play an instrument I still call myself a lover of music and usually always have it on in the background. My
October 1, 2020 No Comments
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Dealing with the Social Dilemma
The Social Dilemma is the latest Netflix documentary that brings into focus the ways we use and are manipulated by social media. It is a
September 17, 2020 No Comments
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Why your child is hooked on Fortnite
Is your child hooked on Fortnite? Or any other video game, device or social network for that matter? Wondering what the appeal is and why
August 6, 2020 No Comments
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Helping kids Connect and Chat Safely Online
These times of social distancing have meant that many kids are missing the all important connection the are so used to having with their friends
April 24, 2020 No Comments
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Lessons we can learn from ‘The Hunting’
The recent SBS series The Hunting, highlighted the devastation caused by a nude photo scandal and the subsequent ripple effect this had on the
August 26, 2019 1 Comment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Smartfeed to find great apps, movies & media for kids
Finding good content for our kids to watch and appropriate games for them to play is an ongoing challenge for many parents. I am always
November 16, 2016 No Comments
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Best family apps from the Modern Parent
How do you find the best family apps to suit all the different ages and stages of household members? There are a gazillion apps out
September 28, 2016 No Comments
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Safer sites and apps for kids video watching
Finding the safer sites and apps to help our kids comfortably watch videos online is a must for any parent who has a little one
March 17, 2016 1 Comment
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5 kid safe search engines to keep them safer online
Why the need for kid safe search engines? The reflex human reaction to an enquiry or quest for answers almost always begins with a ‘google’
March 3, 2016 1 Comment
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Win a Story Box Library: reading aloud with great Australians
I recently stumbled across a great website I’d like to share with you called Story box library. I love new internet finds that ensure
February 24, 2016 17 Comments
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Santa’s Magical Kingdom: win a family pass
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
October 27, 2015 8 Comments
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Parenting in a Digital World: Stop fighting, start connecting: The E-book!
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
April 30, 2015 4 Comments
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A digital Licence for Safe, Smart Kids
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation recently launched their new initiative to help Australian primary school kids become safe, smart, responsible digital citizens, with the introduction of
February 23, 2015 6 Comments
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Using technology for good: cutting the road toll with TAC & Pause Fest
This is a sponsored post for TAC and Pause Fest As parents we are often hearing about the risks, the dangers and the negative impact
February 11, 2015 1 Comment
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Return To Zero: A Heartfelt Screening
I don’t usually do movie reviews here but today I want to tell you about a movie with a subject matter that is very close
February 4, 2015 5 Comments
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Your Digital Files: How safe are they?
This post is brought to you by Your Digital File, however all views are my own. Living in a digital world, where our lives are
December 7, 2014 2 Comments
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Christmas traditions & a Santa’s Magical Kingdom Giveaway
I have written before about the importance of creating rituals and traditions for our families, for the immediate benefits as well as long term security
October 21, 2014 17 Comments
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Working smarter with Dragon Dictate and a giveaway
This is a sponsored post for Dragon and Digital Parents Collective I remember as a child I would watch my mum as she would
October 13, 2014 12 Comments
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My 48 hours with the Alcohol Interlock Device: never again
This is a sponsored post for the TAC, however all views are absolutely my own. As the slogan goes, “If you drink then drive, you’re
October 2, 2014 12 Comments
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The future of technology, our changing lifestyle & a McAfee giveaway
I remember marvelling as a kid at the rumours that it was a possibility that one day we could be talking to each other on
September 4, 2014 13 Comments
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Learnmeter to monitor your kids time online
This is a sponsored post for Learnmeter by Next parent, however all views are my own. We know that playing and working online is now
August 14, 2014 3 Comments
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The Printer and I: Making Friends with the Epson PrecisionCore
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
July 17, 2014 No Comments
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Win a photo book and get those photos on display
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
July 7, 2014 28 Comments
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“What’s Your Story” contest to get kids creative online for Stay Safe Online Week
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
June 1, 2014 3 Comments
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My week with a Mercedes-Benz Valente
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
May 5, 2014 3 Comments
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Treasured Milestones and a Treasures Nappy Giveaway
This is a sponsored post and giveaway by Treasures Nappies. Whilst I was paid to write this, all views are my own honest opinion! ____________________
April 17, 2014 11 Comments
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Protect your devices from damage: Tech21 impact case giveaway
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
December 12, 2013 13 Comments
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Business and Baby at home: a survival guide and a giveaway
Can we mix blogging with boogers? Pay rolls with play dough? Tantrums and trading? Dora and deadlines? Can we in fact mix business with baby?
December 6, 2013 15 Comments
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Kids on bikes in pyjamas: a weekend away at Big 4 Bellarine
Last week we were lucky enough to take a little ‘middle of 4th term, pre xmas craziness’ break down to the Peninsula to hang out
November 29, 2013 2 Comments
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Christmas traditions and a Santas Magical Kingdom giveaway
I know it has barely ticked over to November, but I am feeling that Christmas is well and truly jingling its stress craziness magic into our
November 1, 2013 28 Comments
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Win a Smart Trike 4 in 1 Dream: review and giveaway
When first asked to review the Smart Trike 4 in 1 dream tricycle, I must admit I said to myself “Mmmmm, after 5 boys and their
July 1, 2013 44 Comments
Don’t like housework? Win a Robomaid, sit back and relax
As a work from home mum with 1 high school kid, 2 at primary school and 2 toddlers at home with me, it is fair
June 3, 2013 44 Comments
Playing with lego, Formula 1 cars and a giveaway
Sponsored by Digital Parents Collective I think I would have to say playing with lego is one of the few ‘kids toys’ I actually
March 18, 2013 49 Comments