Once again this year there will be many kids waking Christmas morning to a brand new device, phone, gaming console or shiny new computer. And
All of our sudden most of us have found our families and our kids in need of adjusting to a life without schools, playgroups, sports
If your child is lucky enough to be one of the many children who will be receiving a new device, tablet or gaming console this
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
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
Sending kids off to school with an internet enabled, often expensive new device in their backpacks, can be of great concern for many parents. They
The world of digital parenting in a todays world presents us with many challenges. What we face is a world that is dynamic, fast paced,
How do I control my child’s screentime? How much screentime should my child be allowed? How much is too much? How do I stop them
Can devices in the classroom really be worth the effort and the risk? What are the skills they are actually gaining from all that swiping?
Having an internet contract is just one way of opening up the conversation about making good decisions online. I have done these again after many
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
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’
Do your parents need convincing when it comes to technology? Are you a child who has been asking mum and dad for a new device,
When it comes to digital parenting today, much of what I believe comes from the need to have a clear understanding of the world our
Many kids will be moving in to the new school year with a new device, tablet or computer, or others may simply be lucky enough
If you suspect Santa may be gracing your child with a new device, a phone or a new tablet or ipad, then setting up some
If you suspect your little ones may be fortunate enough to be getting video games or a new video game console for Christmas this year,
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
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
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
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
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
Did you know you can stop your little one from accidentally deleting apps on your iphone or ipad, moving out of an app and into
As Australian students look to head back to school, many will be walking out the door with an internet enabled device in their backpack as
As we pack up the Christmas tree and pop the champas on another rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”, it’s time to reflect on the year
This Christmas there will no doubt be plenty of Santa sacks with all manner of tech gadgets and devices. If your child is one of
With so much information going around about what is and isn’t appropriate for our kids to be doing online, it is little wonder parents are
In this parents guide to Instagram, I will give you the facts as well as the conclusions of my experience working with and observing young
So what age should our kids be allowed on social networking sites? This past week, and indeed for many years for those of us working
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
What apps are safe for my child? My kids friends are all playing on such and such, should I let my child? I’ve heard bad
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,
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
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
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
