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,
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,
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
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
The Interactive and Gaming Network (IGEA) have once again released a report of their research findings on how, why and by whom, video games are
In a New York Times article from back in 2016, we read the headlines “We now know that those iPads, smartphones and Xbox’s are a
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
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
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
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
We know that video games often get a bad wrap from media, parents and society as a whole as they lament their intrusion into a
New kid on the gaming block is Apex Legends. After amassing a huge following in it’s first weeks, it looks set to give the much
It seems many have had the bejesus scared out of them over recent reports of video games and gaming addiction. Media articles and television segments
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Video game playing is certainly one of the most prolific and ever changing recreational activities of our youth today. As parents, this is another area
Many kids are now playing games online with friends and I often have parents raise concerns over time spent online, inappropriate behaviours and bullying, that
Setting time limits on technology use and devices seems to be one of the areas many parents struggle with when it comes to putting boundaries
Is my child addicted to video games? I am worried if I let them play they will become addicted. We always end up in arguments
I feel I have spent a good deal of time telling my kids how excessive use of video games will turn them into zombies, so
Do your kids get angry when you ask them to get off the computer, turn off the xbox, give someone else a turn of the
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