Keeping our kids safe with technology, new devices and the online world must be a conscious set of practises, teaching and monitoring relying on boundaries,
If your kids are getting some new technology this year, a game, iPod, ipod touch, phone , ipad or tablet, then here is a letter
Keeping our kids safe on social media and encouraging responsible online behaviour can only be effective if we truly understand how kids are using the
To advise parents of the best way to help raise kids who will be responsible and safe users of technology and the online world, one
Teaching our kids how to be safe online and instilling good habits and behaviours, is an ongoing process. It is not a one off lecture
Hanging out online, putting forth your ideas, sharing your thoughts, opinions and emotions for the whole world to view and digest, has become one of
I have written before about the teenage brain and the changes that are going on in those strangely wired little heads. I watched this week
Are todays kids all about selfie poses and narcissistic self gratification? One only needs to scroll through an Instagram feed or check out the Facebook
There is lots we can do to help keep our children safe online. But the very best way for them to show respect for their
Should we be teaching our kids to be kind or to be tough? Do we need to focus on stopping our kids being nasty, or
Does socialising online with your kids improve your relationship with them? Does hanging out on social networking sites with mum or dad strengthen the connections
For a few brief hours yesterday I had hoped that some of our children may just be saved from viewing some of the obscene, degrading
Who is responsible for keeping our kids safe online? I posed this question on my Facebook page and most tended to agree that whilst there
Is Digital self-harm the new buzz affliction plaguing our youth? Is it a genuine cry for attention from our angst ridden teens? Or is it
Teaching kids to be safe on social networks is something that all parents need to start doing as soon as their kids show an interest
When it comes to sexting and the law, it seems our families, schools and the law enforcers themselves are increasingly concerned, confused and frustrated. With
Are we exposing our toddlers to the technology too early? Does it matter that they can find their way around a touchscreen before they can
To some they are seen as a bit of harmless fun. A spreading of quaint little dittys, quotes and stories. To some they are an
When it comes to the common behaviours, beliefs and values of today’s kids, we are often hearing sweeping statements such as “kids of today…”, “”we
There was a documentary we sat down to watch with the 10 and 12 year old last week about a football team from America in
Despite being a cyber safety consultant and counsellor of many families that have struggled with online safety issues, my most important job is as a
We are often talking about all the things parents should be doing to help keep their kids safe online. We encourage parents to actively learn
Do you know what your kids are being taught about cyber safety at school? Do you think it is adequate? Do you know the sorts
Why do parents of toddlers and preschoolers need to start learning now all they can about technology, the online world and cyber safety? Surely this
Its been a few years now since the internet waltzed into our lounge rooms and more recently into our pockets. Nearly 20 years in fact
This post is dedicated to the most popular cybersafety and parenting with technology posts of 2012. This is an area of parenting that is increasingly
This week I had a great conversation with my son about privacy and the online world. Well OK, it started off as more of an
When we hear reports in the media of cyber bullies and trolls harassing, stalking and abusing others, the immediate reaction for many has been “Why
Keeping an eye on all that our children are doing online is not only time consuming and tedious, but it is almost impossible. We can
Is our use of parenting books, blogs, parent educators, forums and parenting seminars an indication we are overparenting or a sign of the times? I
To friend or not to friend….is this a facebook dilemma for parents…or is it a no brainer? Many people ask me whether they should insist
Technology, the Internet and our children’s engagement with the online world have lead to many favourable advancements and developments for our children as well as
Do you know what your children would do if they were to witness a bullying incident? Would they speak up, intervene, join in, turn away
Why are some kids showing disregard for others, society and the laws? What is it that we are doing differently that allows children to think
The thought of one of our children being bullied, either verbally, physically or covertly, is something that will always remain one of the greatest concerns
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
The moment we start using a computer, whether it be to log in to facebook, read a blog, book a flight, buy groceries, do the
The children of today are really no different to those of years gone by. They want to hang out with their mates, they want to
Why do we need to understand the technology that our kids are immersed in? The reason is simply that. It is their world, and like
When reading over the shoulder of a young persons internet chatting or mobile phone texting, one could be forgiven for believing they had come across
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