Behaviour
Observing Human behaviour online: what it means for our kids
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
January 14, 2016 No Comments
Understanding their world
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Critical Thinking
Top video games posts for parents from 2015
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
January 7, 2016 No Comments
Behaviour
Top Digital Parenting posts for 2015
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
December 30, 2015 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Setting up a device safely for kids
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
December 17, 2015 No Comments
Bullying
Dealing with trolls: advice to my teenage son
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
November 26, 2015 6 Comments
Digital Trends
Here’s why I cant take Kate Winslet’s advice to ban social media
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
November 19, 2015 22 Comments
Digital Trends
Want to stop your child’s video game obsession? Don’t make it the bad guy
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
November 10, 2015 2 Comments
Behaviour
Digital Parenting needs to be proactive not reactive to keep kids safe & smart online
“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
November 4, 2015 No Comments
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
Behaviour
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
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
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
