BYOD
Online Activities to keep kids entertained, educated and energised
All of our sudden most of us have found our families and our kids in need of adjusting to a life without schools, playgroups, sports
April 5, 2020 No Comments
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Critical Thinking
Why kids take risks online: and how you can help
Whenever our kids share things, engage with others or hang out in online spaces, they are opening themselves up to risk and the real chance
February 24, 2020 No Comments
Cyberbullying
Building kids self esteem for greater digital wellbeing
As so much of a young persons social world revolves around their online feeds and connections, it is any wonder that likes and comments soon
December 3, 2019 No Comments
Apps
Tellonym app: what parents should know
Tellonym is another app doing the rounds, part of a growing list of anonymous question and answer feedback apps. Tellonym has been around since 2016
October 30, 2019 No Comments
Apps
Tik Tok: What parents should know
If you have recently heard a bit of banter about the app Tik Tok, it is probably because it has become the number one downloaded
October 15, 2019 No Comments
Online Behaviour
Taming technology for toddlers and preschoolers: getting it right early
Taming technology for a toddler or preschooler is fast getting up there with toilet training and tantrums as one of the many challenges of modern
September 17, 2019 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Video Games are Not Heroin….. what the science really tells us
In a New York Times article from back in 2016, we read the headlines “We now know that those iPads, smartphones and Xbox’s are a
July 15, 2019 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Raising a Good Kid in a Digital World
So what does it really take to raise a good kid in the digital world? After working in this space for over 10 years (and
June 13, 2019 No Comments
Online Behaviour
Should we be afraid of parenting in a digital world?
In my work helping parents navigate the digital world, I am often known to tread this space with an air of relative positivity. To embrace
April 9, 2019 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
Friend or Follower? Helping kids know the difference
We know young people are spending increasing amounts of time socialising online. This can be both with people they know in real life, as well
October 16, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
Worried about video game addiction? This might help
It seems many have had the bejesus scared out of them over recent reports of video games and gaming addiction. Media articles and television segments
September 3, 2018 1 Comment
Online Behaviour
Why parents are key to keeping kids moving
Seems a little trite of me really to tell people to get their kids outside and moving. And I certainly feel that way sometimes when
August 20, 2018 No Comments
Apps
The Modern Parents Guide to Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming platform that is definitely popular with young people, and I am certainly receiving an increasing amount of queries from parents.
July 19, 2018 No Comments
Digital Trends
10 things to do right now for a safer online experience for your child
There is a myriad of information out there about parenting today, including how to ensure a safer online experience for your child. I know people
May 15, 2018 No Comments
Online Behaviour
The role of parents and screentime
What is our role as parents when it comes to screentime and digital devices? These little devices that connect us, entertain us, provide us with
February 1, 2018 No Comments
Critical Thinking
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents?
When kids make mistakes online should you tell their parents? Should you dob on other peoples kids or should you stay out of others business
December 11, 2017 No Comments
Apps
Instagram: update for parents to help you decide if your child is ready
When should I let my child have Instagram? One of the many questions I get asked as it seems to be the social network most
July 19, 2017 No Comments
Digital Trends
Embracing the digital world to minimise the risks
At a recent presentation I gave on digital parenting, I had some feedback from a mum who said “I thought I was going to walk
May 17, 2017 No Comments
Apps & Reviews
Top Digital Parenting posts of 2016
The world of digital parenting in a todays world presents us with many challenges. What we face is a world that is dynamic, fast paced,
January 1, 2017 1 Comment
Apps
Best family apps from the Modern Parent
How do you find the best family apps to suit all the different ages and stages of household members? There are a gazillion apps out
September 28, 2016 No Comments
Digital Footprint
How do I know if my child is ready for social media?
So your child is badgering you for an Instagram account? Eager to get snapping on Snapchat or become a music video pop star on Musical.ly?
September 14, 2016 1 Comment
Critical Thinking
My most frequently asked questions on cyber safety and parenting in a digital world
Cyber safety and digital parenting often evokes feelings of fear, confusion and overwhelm. There is no doubt that the digital world our children are immersed
September 1, 2016 1 Comment
Behaviour
My response to the ‘vile pornography ring’
This week there has been more reports of abhorrent behaviours by young people, sharing nude photos of others, commenting, naming them, degrading them and passing
August 18, 2016 6 Comments
Digital Trends
4 Reasons your child’s brain is wired to have techno tantrums
This week on the blog I am thrilled to have Dr Kristy Goodwin sharing her expertise on why your child’s brain is wired to have
July 20, 2016 No Comments
Contracts / Tips
Internet contract for kids, tweens and teens
Having an internet contract is just one way of opening up the conversation about making good decisions online. I have done these again after many
July 13, 2016 3 Comments
Critical Thinking
Be Safe. Be Smart. Behave: being better online
Privacy settings and passwords. Predators, trolls and cyberbulling. Scams and viruses. What goes online stays online. These are just some of the things we have
June 9, 2016 No Comments
Apps
Is the Musical.ly app safe? Here is The Modern Parents guide
The Musical.ly app is fast gaining popularity with younger tweens and teens, particularly girls, as they lip sync to their favourite songs and become virtual
May 11, 2016 6 Comments
Behaviour
When kids make mistakes online: what should parents do?
We spend our days getting kids to recite “what goes online stays online” and “Be kind online”. All very relevant phrases that we want to
April 13, 2016 5 Comments
Critical Thinking
Safer Internet Day 2016: Parents play your part #SID2016
Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day. This year over one hundred countries will come together to promote a safer internet through raising awareness, improving
February 7, 2016 No 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
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
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
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
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 9 Comments
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
Apps
Periscope, Meercat: how safe are live video streaming apps for kids?
Filming ourselves and uploading, creating short movies and recording interviews, speeches and conversations for all to view has been going on for a while now.
May 26, 2015 1 Comment
Apps & Reviews
Parenting in a Digital World: Stop fighting, start connecting: The E-book!
I want to help my child make good decisions online but I’m not sure how? When I ask my child to stop playing a game
April 30, 2015 4 Comments
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