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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Are we addicted to technology? ‘They are addicted to Minecraft’ ‘She can’t live without Instagram’ ‘They go ballistic if I turn off the wifi’ ‘They
Social media is killing our kids self esteem. And for many an adult too,it is wreaking havoc with their sense of self worth. With social
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,
Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day. This year over one hundred countries will come together to promote a safer internet through raising awareness, improving
I have written many times before about my concerns at simply following age recommendations when it comes time to handing our children a device, or
Recently I saw a photo from a content filtering company NetSanity on Twitter, had a little chuckle to myself, thought it relevant to my audience
The arrival of the internet some 20 something years ago, presented us with untold changes to the way we live our lives. Much of those
The amount of time kids spend playing video games, the types of video games our kids play and the fear of kids becoming gamer zombies
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,
What happens when your child gets trolled? When they say to you “why would someone say that? How could they be so horrible?” Here’s what
Recent comments by Hollywood actress Kate Winslet suggest that she is keeping her kids away from all forms of social media for fear of them
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
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
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
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
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
“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.
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
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
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