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
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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
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 14 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
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
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
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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
Apps
Should you let your teenager on Yellow app: Tinder for the young?
Should you let your teenager on Yellow app, the new flirting/dating site used by over 7 million generation Z’s and dubbed the Tinder for young
February 1, 2017 6 Comments
Apps & Reviews
Top Digital Parenting posts of 2016
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,
January 1, 2017 1 Comment
Digital Trends
The positive role of social media for young people
Lets talk about the positive role of social media for young people. Allowing our children to engage in social media can be great for their
December 9, 2016 1 Comment
Apps
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
Apps
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
Digital Footprint
How do I know if my child is ready for social media?
So your child is badgering you for an Instagram account? Eager to get snapping on Snapchat or become a music video pop star on Musical.ly?
September 14, 2016 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
My most frequently asked questions on cyber safety and parenting in a digital world
Cyber safety and digital parenting often evokes feelings of fear, confusion and overwhelm. There is no doubt that the digital world our children are immersed
September 1, 2016 1 Comment
Digital Trends
4 Reasons your child’s brain is wired to have techno tantrums
This week on the blog I am thrilled to have Dr Kristy Goodwin sharing her expertise on why your child’s brain is wired to have
July 20, 2016 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Internet contract for kids, tweens and teens
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
July 13, 2016 3 Comments
Apps
My week on snapchat: getting perspective for kids and parents
I have been talking to parents about Snapchat for a while now. After all, this is by and large one of the most popular apps
June 24, 2016 2 Comments
