Critical Thinking
Helping kids thrive online
What are some of the fundamental principles our kids need to really thrive online? Those beliefs and values and parenting practices that don’t even require
September 30, 2019 1 Comment
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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
Anxiety
7 signs social media is killing your kids self esteem (or yours)
Social media is killing our kids self esteem. And for many an adult too,it is wreaking havoc with their sense of self worth. With social
April 20, 2016 6 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
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
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
Critical Thinking
5 Things to avoid doing online
Things to avoid doing online? Surely we have a good grip on this stuff by now. Haven’t we all heard the mantras. ‘What goes online
April 29, 2015 7 Comments
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
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
Apps & Reviews
Your Digital Files: How safe are they?
This post is brought to you by Your Digital File, however all views are my own. Living in a digital world, where our lives are
December 7, 2014 2 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
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
Online Behaviour
Parenting in a Digital World: Same But Much Different
“The internet mirrors, magnifies and makes more visible, the good, the bad and the ugly of everyday life” I love this quote from Danah
July 15, 2014 6 Comments
Contracts / Tips
Netiquette: a parents guide to teaching good manners online
Netiquette refers to the new order of manners and etiquette required to be good, courteous and responsible digital citizens. The greatest lessons we can ever
June 30, 2014 12 Comments
Digital Footprint
Self esteem and the online world: More than likes and followers
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
April 28, 2014 14 Comments
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking skills online: the very best filter for our kids
One of the very best ways we can teach our kids to be safe and responsible online is to arm them with the ability to
April 22, 2014 8 Comments
Online Behaviour
3 mistakes parents make with Technology and Online Safety
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
January 13, 2014 23 Comments
Hanging out online? Grow some thick skin and build on that resilience
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
October 28, 2013 14 Comments
Online Behaviour
The selfie kids: Is this the best we can do to build self-esteem?
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
October 14, 2013 12 Comments
Digital Footprint
The very best way to protect our children’s digital footprint
There is lots we can do to help keep our children safe online. But the very best way for them to show respect for their
October 7, 2013 9 Comments
BYOD
Who is responsible for keeping our kids safe online?
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
September 2, 2013 21 Comments
Cyberbullying
Digital Self-harm: what parents need to know
Is Digital self-harm the new buzz affliction plaguing our youth? Is it a genuine cry for attention from our angst ridden teens? Or is it
August 26, 2013 20 Comments
Whats normal for today’s kids? Is your child average?
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
April 15, 2013 14 Comments
4 things I do everyday to keep my kids safe online
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
March 25, 2013 17 Comments
4 things parents shouldn’t do with their kids online
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
March 13, 2013 12 Comments
The downside to being socially switched on…all the time
The cyber world and the advancements in technology have resulted in many changes to the way we connect with others. Whilst many of the changes
February 25, 2013 21 Comments
Rights and Responsibilities Online: Safer Internet Day 2013
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
February 5, 2013 12 Comments
Parenting with Technology: Top posts of 2012
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
January 15, 2013 16 Comments
CyberSafe 247: smart modem to keep our kids safe
Keeping our kids safe online and keeping an eye on everything they are doing is something that is obviously a major challenge for parents today.
August 12, 2012 62 Comments
Your Digital Footprint: How to preserve your kids online reputation
The moment we start using a computer, whether it be to log in to facebook, read a blog, book a flight, buy groceries, do the
May 21, 2012 12 Comments