Online Behaviour
Why parents are key to keeping kids moving
Seems a little trite of me really to tell people to get their kids outside and moving. And I certainly feel that way sometimes when
August 20, 2018 No Comments
Online Behaviour
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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
Critical Thinking
The importance of the shrug: a necessary skill for digital resilience
Why is a shrug so important to digital resilience you ask? Recently I was in my “Grit Strength” gym class which is not a regular
June 5, 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 14 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
Critical Thinking
A More Respectful Internet for Safer Internet Day 2018
It’s Safer Internet Day on Tuesday the 6th Feb, and that means people around the world are getting vocal about the need for a more
February 5, 2018 No Comments
Online Behaviour
The role of parents and screentime
What is our role as parents when it comes to screentime and digital devices? These little devices that connect us, entertain us, provide us with
February 1, 2018 No Comments
Modern Parenting
Trust versus Freedom: Finding balance with your teenager
This is a guest post from Annie Wylie from ReachOut Australia Finding the balance between trust and freedom with your teenager is a nerve-racking tightrope
January 5, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents?
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents? Should you dob on other peoples kids or should you stay out of others business
December 11, 2017 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
Critical Thinking
The critical skill of critically evaluating online content
Why is it so critical to critically evaluate content online? Well there is a lot of content online. Yes that is the understatement of the
September 12, 2017 No Comments
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
Critical Thinking
The importance of digital resilience for kids today
Building resilience in a digital world must be a priority for our kids today. What does digital resilience actually mean? A while ago now resilience
February 24, 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
BYOD
BYOD: Sending kids to school with a digital device? What parents need to know
Sending kids off to school with an internet enabled, often expensive new device in their backpacks, can be of great concern for many parents. They
January 25, 2017 1 Comment
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
