Online Behaviour
What to do when your child sees online porn
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
November 2, 2015 No Comments
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Has your child seen online pornography? Probably yes
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
October 14, 2015 1 Comment
Digital Trends
The very best advice for parenting in a digital world
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
October 7, 2015 2 Comments
Behaviour
Technology is a great servant, but a bad master: help kids take control
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
September 30, 2015 2 Comments
Digital Trends
Devices and etiquette in social situations: are you practising what you preach?
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
September 8, 2015 15 Comments
Behaviour
5 reasons playing video games can be good for your child
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
September 1, 2015 7 Comments
Behaviour
Saying yes to say no to your kids: getting discipline right
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
August 25, 2015 12 Comments
Behaviour
Why your teen won’t talk to you
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
August 11, 2015 7 Comments
Digital Trends
Video Games for fun, family and the future: Digital Australia Report 2016
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
August 4, 2015 1 Comment
Behaviour
How can parents enforce rules around technology and the online world?
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
July 22, 2015 6 Comments
Behaviour
Dealing with bullying: parents questions answered
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
July 2, 2015 5 Comments
Behaviour
Bullying: sorting the facts from the myths
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
June 23, 2015 2 Comments
Behaviour
Bullying, rude, mean or just a lot of drama? Why we should differentiate
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
June 16, 2015 4 Comments
Bullying
Cyberbullying: what does it look like ?
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
June 10, 2015 1 Comment
Behaviour
Our kids know so much about technology, how can parents keep up?
“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
June 2, 2015 1 Comment
Apps
Periscope, Meercat: how safe are live video streaming apps for kids?
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.
May 26, 2015 1 Comment
Bullying
Videos to help teach our kids to be safe and smart online
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
May 19, 2015 6 Comments
Critical Thinking
Mind your manners on social networks
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
May 12, 2015 6 Comments
Contracts / Tips
Chat speak, tech talk and emoji’s
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
May 5, 2015 6 Comments
Apps & Reviews
Parenting in a Digital World: Stop fighting, start connecting: The E-book!
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
April 30, 2015 4 Comments
