It always strikes me as odd, and I guess somewhat disturbing and hypocritical, when I see our morning shows spruiking the “no bullying’ message. They
So how soon do we need to start thinking about the online lives of our precious offspring? How do we ensure they are getting everything
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
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
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
The 3rd “R” for Safer Internet Day 2019 is Reasoning. It can certainly be said that there’s not always a lot that is reasonable online.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
How do I control my child’s screentime? How much screentime should my child be allowed? How much is too much? How do I stop them
Can devices in the classroom really be worth the effort and the risk? What are the skills they are actually gaining from all that swiping?
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?
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 there has been more reports of abhorrent behaviours by young people, sharing nude photos of others, commenting, naming them, degrading them and passing
As someone who is constantly talking to parents about the digital world and the challenges they face raising children today, I know that they often
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
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
Privacy settings and passwords. Predators, trolls and cyberbulling. Scams and viruses. What goes online stays online. These are just some of the things we have
