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
What apps are safe for my child? My kids friends are all playing on such and such, should I let my child? I’ve heard bad
“The internet mirrors, magnifies and makes more visible, the good, the bad and the ugly of everyday life” I love this quote from Danah
As we battle to figure out how all this uptake of technology and devices is going to affect the state of society, and more importantly,
This post is sponsored by Trend Micro to promote the “What’s Your Story?” contest, encouraging kids to get creative online as part of Stay
Setting time limits on technology use and devices seems to be one of the areas many parents struggle with when it comes to putting boundaries
Do we really need to outline basic rules and tips for mobile phone etiquette? Isnt it simply common sense and good manners that ensures our
Are likes, followers, shares and comments the new currency for self esteem? Must every child’s friendship be legitimised with a selfie proclaiming BFF status? Are
Ever had what you believe to be a really important conversation with your child only to watch their eyes wander vacantly away from yours as
When I was growing up, the Generation X’s as my lot were known, were living in a world of fun, frivolity and in my part
One of the major gripes parents have with technology today is the time their kids spend on social media. The hours they see wasted updating,
How do I ask my parents to let me on Instagram? That phrase has actually been a consistent search for people who have found my
The rapid advances in technology have meant rapid changes to the way our children live their lives, and subsequently to the way we must parent.
Depending on second hand informaiton about our kids has now more than ever become a parenting tool we need to start taking notice of and
There are many many things we can do to help keep our kids safe online and there are many ways we can help them get
This past year I have written numerous posts on what it means for our kids to live in a world that is largely online, and
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 your kids get angry when you ask them to get off the computer, turn off the xbox, give someone else a turn of the
