Critical Thinking
How much screentime is too much? Ask these questions instead
When it comes to our children’s use of the screens the focus for many is to look at issues of overuse and concentrate on ways
August 20, 2019 No Comments
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Contracts / Tips
How do I control my child’s screentime?
How do I control my child’s screentime? How much screentime should my child be allowed? How much is too much? How do I stop them
November 2, 2016 2 Comments
BYOD
What skills are devices really teaching kids in the classroom?
Can devices in the classroom really be worth the effort and the risk? What are the skills they are actually gaining from all that swiping?
October 12, 2016 2 Comments
Contracts / Tips
Convincing parents to say ‘Yes’ to technology, social networks and screentime
Do your parents need convincing when it comes to technology? Are you a child who has been asking mum and dad for a new device,
February 16, 2016 9 Comments
Behaviour
Practise in the playground before playing online
I have written many times before about my concerns at simply following age recommendations when it comes time to handing our children a device, or
January 29, 2016 1 Comment
Contracts / Tips
A letter from Santa for a new device, phone or tablet
If you suspect Santa may be gracing your child with a new device, a phone or a new tablet or ipad, then setting up some
December 11, 2015 No 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
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
Apps
The parental control for your device you’ve got to have
Did you know you can stop your little one from accidentally deleting apps on your iphone or ipad, moving out of an app and into
February 16, 2015 18 Comments
BYOD
Back to school with BYOD: 8 things parents can do to get ready
As Australian students look to head back to school, many will be walking out the door with an internet enabled device in their backpack as
January 20, 2015 8 Comments
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
Technology and Parenting
Vamping: Our Obsession With Technology Extending Well Into The Night
What is vamping you ask? Well it could be referring to ‘the repeated use of a phrase throughout an entire song’, or ‘To patch up
July 22, 2014 5 Comments
Apps & Reviews
Protect your devices from damage: Tech21 impact case giveaway
Is there anything more devastating than dropping the phone or tablet, reaching down to pick it up and finding a shattered screen? Well yes of
December 12, 2013 13 Comments
Digital Footprint
Sexting and the law: why we are all confused
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
July 22, 2013 13 Comments
5 ways to keep our kids and our technology safe from each other
Keeping our kids safe online is obviously a fairly high priority for me. I have written of many things we as parents can do to
December 3, 2012 26 Comments