Online Behaviour
5 ways to use technology to connect with your kids
We hear a lot about technology as the bad guy. As parents we love using it. But we also lament the additional strain it puts
March 9, 2015 3 Comments
Online Behaviour
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Digital Trends
Should we be spying, monitoring and following our kids online?
Should I be spying on my kids online? How can I keep watch over everything my kids are doing? How can I be sure they
March 2, 2015 17 Comments
Apps & Reviews
A digital Licence for Safe, Smart Kids
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation recently launched their new initiative to help Australian primary school kids become safe, smart, responsible digital citizens, with the introduction of
February 23, 2015 6 Comments
Understanding their world
Connecting with kids to face the challenges of the modern world
Connecting with our kids, even when we think they don’t want us too, is one of the greatest ways we as parents can help our
February 9, 2015 22 Comments
Online Behaviour
What Parents Want
What do Parents want? I think we would be hard pressed to find a parent that didn’t think they could be a little more patient
January 13, 2015 1 Comment
Digital Trends
Top Posts on Parenting with Social Networks
Last week we had a wrap up of some of my most popular Digital Parenting posts. This week I thought we could take a look
January 6, 2015 1 Comment
BYOD
Top Digital Parenting Posts of 2014
As we pack up the Christmas tree and pop the champas on another rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”, it’s time to reflect on the year
December 29, 2014 4 Comments
Contracts / Tips
20 Tips for your tech gifts this Christmas: keep the kids and the devices safe
This Christmas there will no doubt be plenty of Santa sacks with all manner of tech gadgets and devices. If your child is one of
December 18, 2014 3 Comments
Building Resilience
Building children’s self esteem away from the screens
How do we build our child’s self esteem away from the screens? Away from the likes and followers and shares that have become the social
December 11, 2014 7 Comments
Understanding their world
Kids can still play…. we just have to let them
Kids don’t know how to play outside anymore. They don’t know how to use their imaginations. Kids are overweight because they no longer run. Just
December 2, 2014 18 Comments
BYOD
5 Digital parenting beliefs you can kiss goodbye
With so much information going around about what is and isn’t appropriate for our kids to be doing online, it is little wonder parents are
November 10, 2014 13 Comments
Kids & Online Gaming: A Parents guide to getting it right
Many kids are now playing games online with friends and I often have parents raise concerns over time spent online, inappropriate behaviours and bullying, that
November 4, 2014 4 Comments
Digital Footprint
Teaching kids to be private in a public world: Is it possible?
“A child born today will grow up with no perception of privacy at all……they’ll never know what its like to have a private moment to
October 29, 2014 1 Comment
Digital Trends
The Modern Parents Guide to Instagram
In this parents guide to Instagram, I will give you the facts as well as the conclusions of my experience working with and observing young
October 23, 2014 3 Comments
Digital Footprint
Cyber Safety and Parenting: Are we getting it right?
Do you think parents have a good understanding of what their kids are doing online? Is ‘cyber safety’ something parents are really thinking about? Are
October 9, 2014 5 Comments
Behaviour
Using teachable moments to keep kids safe online
Using teachable moments is one of the most effective strategies I have used to help keep kids safe and responsible online and help get them
September 21, 2014 7 Comments
BYOD
What age should kids be allowed on social networking sites?
So what age should our kids be allowed on social networking sites? This past week, and indeed for many years for those of us working
September 7, 2014 6 Comments
Reviews
The future of technology, our changing lifestyle & a McAfee giveaway
I remember marvelling as a kid at the rumours that it was a possibility that one day we could be talking to each other on
September 4, 2014 13 Comments
Understanding their world
Where two worlds collide: Problogger Training Event & the modern parent
I’m home from an amazing conference on the Gold Coast where 500 bloggers, including a bevy of local and international speakers, motivated, strategised and shared
August 31, 2014 21 Comments
Selfies & Sexting
What do new sexting laws mean for parents?
It is no surprise that our kids are increasingly socialising and interacting online and via social networking platforms. It also should come as no surprise
August 25, 2014 No Comments
