My week on snapchat: getting perspective for kids and parents
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
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
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
We spend our days getting kids to recite “what goes online stays online” and “Be kind online”. All very relevant phrases that we want to
Finding the safer sites and apps to help our kids comfortably watch videos online is a must for any parent who has a little one
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
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
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
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,
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
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
“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
Will you know what to do when your child sees online porn? Think your don’t need to know? Last week we decided that it was
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
When it comes to our devices and etiquette, and deciding what is appropriate for social situations, we all seem to have a view. Are we
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
Saying yes to say no? Don’t we make it harder for ourselves if we give in? Of course…..sometimes. Disciplining our children is one of the
Have you been frustrated by a grunt, a mumble or a tween or teen who won’t open up when you know something isn’t right? When
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
How do we enforce rules around technology and the online world when so much of what they do we cannot see? I get this question
I get many questions from parents of kids who are being bullied and also some from those suspecting that their child is engaging in bullying
Bullying is nothing new. Our hyper connected world has, however, ensured greater awareness of the nature and consequences of bullying and much needed discussion has
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
The bullying that takes place online or via any technological device is known as cyberbullying. The more we are consumed by the technology, the more
“My kid knows so much about technology. I could never keep up” I hear this statement a lot from parents. Usually it is followed by
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.
Having open honest discussions with your kids is one of the best ways to help keep them safe and responsible online and to help them
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
Chat speak, tech speak, short cuts wreaking havoc on the english language? Or perhaps another link back to the caveman? Recently, diet gurus have urged
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