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 15 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
Digital Trends
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
Critical Thinking
Are we addicted to technology? Or do we need to change the rhetoric?
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
May 25, 2016 3 Comments
Anxiety
7 signs social media is killing your kids self esteem (or yours)
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
April 20, 2016 6 Comments
Contracts / Tips
Convincing parents to say ‘Yes’ to technology, social networks and screentime
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,
February 16, 2016 9 Comments
Critical Thinking
Safer Internet Day 2016: Parents play your part #SID2016
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
February 7, 2016 No Comments
Behaviour
Practise in the playground before playing online
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
January 29, 2016 1 Comment
Behaviour
What a photo gone viral tells us about digital parenting
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
January 22, 2016 4 Comments
Behaviour
Observing Human behaviour online: what it means for our kids
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
January 14, 2016 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Top video games posts for parents from 2015
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
January 7, 2016 No Comments
Behaviour
Top Digital Parenting posts for 2015
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
December 30, 2015 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Setting up a device safely for kids
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
December 17, 2015 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
A letter from Santa for a new device, phone or tablet
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
December 11, 2015 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Video games for Christmas? Attach this letter from Santa
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,
December 3, 2015 No Comments
Bullying
Dealing with trolls: advice to my teenage son
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
November 26, 2015 6 Comments
Digital Trends
Here’s why I cant take Kate Winslet’s advice to ban social media
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
November 19, 2015 22 Comments
Digital Trends
Want to stop your child’s video game obsession? Don’t make it the bad guy
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
November 10, 2015 2 Comments
Behaviour
Digital Parenting needs to be proactive not reactive to keep kids safe & smart online
“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
November 4, 2015 No Comments
Behaviour
Has your child seen online pornography? Probably yes
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
October 14, 2015 1 Comment
Digital Trends
The very best advice for parenting in a digital world
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
October 7, 2015 2 Comments
Behaviour
Technology is a great servant, but a bad master: help kids take control
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
September 30, 2015 2 Comments
Digital Trends
Devices and etiquette in social situations: are you practising what you preach?
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
September 8, 2015 15 Comments