Critical Thinking
Play It Fair Online: Safer Internet Day 2022
This Tuesday February the 8th is Safer Internet Day. An important day on the global calendar and a great reminder of the importance of staying
February 7, 2022 No Comments
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Should I let my child watch Squid Games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok?
Should I let my child watch Squid games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok? Should I let them have Instagram, play Call of Duty, watch an
November 18, 2021 No Comments
Apps & Reviews
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
May 10, 2021 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Safer Internet Day 2021: Start the chat
Safer Internet Day for 2021 is help globally on February 9th. This year, the focus of Safer Internet Day is all about the need to
February 4, 2021 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Kids getting a device for Christmas? Grab some tips and a letter from Santa
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
December 15, 2020 No Comments
Digital Trends
What kids need and what screens provide
In a recent webinar I gave on “Weaning the Screens”, I discussed the many things kids need to thrive and maintain wellbeing. During lockdowns and
November 9, 2020 No Comments
Digital Trends
Weaning the Screens Webinar
There is no doubt we have all experienced a huge increase in the amount of screentime we have had this past year. And for many
October 14, 2020 1 Comment
Apps & Reviews
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
Critical Thinking
Managing Online behaviours: Controlling the narrative in difficult times
Taking control of our interactions with others online for greater wellbeing
June 25, 2020 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Staying at home during covid-19: the digital parents guide
This “new normal” we are all finding ourselves faced with as a result of Covid-19 means we need to readdress some of our approaches, mindset,
March 24, 2020 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Why kids take risks online: and how you can help
Whenever our kids share things, engage with others or hang out in online spaces, they are opening themselves up to risk and the real chance
February 24, 2020 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Teaching Stranger Danger in a digital world
What is the best way to teach about stranger danger in a digital world? When it comes to our kids hanging out in online spaces,
January 14, 2020 1 Comment
Cyberbullying
Building kids self esteem for greater digital wellbeing
As so much of a young persons social world revolves around their online feeds and connections, it is any wonder that likes and comments soon
December 3, 2019 No Comments
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Helping kids manage group chats
Group chats can be a great way for a number of people to participate in an online conversation together. It can make organising events and
November 21, 2019 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Helping kids thrive online
What are some of the fundamental principles our kids need to really thrive online? Those beliefs and values and parenting practices that don’t even require
September 30, 2019 1 Comment
Cyberbullying
Sexting, Sending Nudes and Image Based Abuse
What advice can we give for our kids to stop them sending nudes? Or if it’s too late and an image gets out, how do
September 3, 2019 1 Comment
Apps & Reviews
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
Critical Thinking
How much screentime is too much? Ask these questions instead
When it comes to our children’s use of the screens the focus for many is to look at issues of overuse and concentrate on ways
August 20, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
How to avoid getting scammed online
Nobody likes to get scammed. It can be embarrassing to say the least, expensive and at times devastating and life threatening at its worst. But
August 12, 2019 1 Comment
Digital Trends
Intentional scrolling: 20 better things to do on your device
Could we all get a little more intentional with our scrolling and find some better ways to spend our time on our phone, tablet or
July 2, 2019 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Raising a Good Kid in a Digital World
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
June 13, 2019 No Comments
Apps
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
Critical Thinking
Facing the perils of privacy in a digital world
When we think about privacy today, we can probably best sum it up as complicated and constantly changing. The way we interpret privacy. The way
May 13, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Social Media Age Restrictions: Why the system isn’t working
When it comes to allowing young people online and navigating the age restrictions of the social networks, I have to say it is one of
May 1, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
The Modern Parents Guide to Live Streaming
Live streaming is fast becoming one of the most popular ways people connect, view content and share to their social media platforms. At the press
March 18, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Scrolling with intention: getting the best return on our online investment:
Are we worried about the time we spend online? Should we take heed of warnings by media reports and popular articles that put the sole
February 18, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Safer Internet Day 2019: Digital RESILIENCE for wellbeing online and off
We’ve already covered Respect, Responsibility and Reasoning, as all necessary elements of a better online experience for all. The final “R” for Safer Internet Day
February 4, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Let’s stop blaming the kids of today
It’s not that you didn’t have to use a device to be entertained when you were young…it’s that you didn’t have to say ‘no’ to
November 21, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Friend or Follower? Helping kids know the difference
We know young people are spending increasing amounts of time socialising online. This can be both with people they know in real life, as well
October 16, 2018 No Comments
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
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
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
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
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