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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Should I be spying on my kids online? How can I keep watch over everything my kids are doing? How can I be sure they
Last week we had a wrap up of some of my most popular Digital Parenting posts. This week I thought we could take a look
“A child born today will grow up with no perception of privacy at all……they’ll never know what its like to have a private moment to
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
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
I often get asked for advice on particular apps and social networks that kids are using and their appropriateness for kids of different ages.Today I
The online anonymous user has in recent times been viewed with suspicion, neglect and even fear. Their animated avatars providing a false sense of bravado
One of the major gripes parents have with technology today is the time their kids spend on social media. The hours they see wasted updating,
How do I ask my parents to let me on Instagram? That phrase has actually been a consistent search for people who have found my
Keeping our kids safe on social media and encouraging responsible online behaviour can only be effective if we truly understand how kids are using the
To advise parents of the best way to help raise kids who will be responsible and safe users of technology and the online world, one
Hanging out online, putting forth your ideas, sharing your thoughts, opinions and emotions for the whole world to view and digest, has become one of
Does socialising online with your kids improve your relationship with them? Does hanging out on social networking sites with mum or dad strengthen the connections
Teaching kids to be safe on social networks is something that all parents need to start doing as soon as their kids show an interest
On a recent weekend away with some girlfriends, the subject of our kids invariably came up and we discussed the challenges, the achievements, the good,
Is Video sharing another online danger for parents to worry about? This week the Facebook owned photo sharing app, Instagram, announced it would add 15
