Apps & Reviews
Should I let my child watch Squid Games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok?
Should I let my child watch Squid games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok? Should I let them have Instagram, play Call of Duty, watch an
November 18, 2021 No Comments
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Apps & Reviews
Dealing with the Social Dilemma
The Social Dilemma is the latest Netflix documentary that brings into focus the ways we use and are manipulated by social media. It is a
September 17, 2020 No Comments
Digital Trends
Social Media Age Restrictions: Why the system isn’t working
When it comes to allowing young people online and navigating the age restrictions of the social networks, I have to say it is one of
May 1, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
What I’m discovering about girls, social media and self esteem
Girls, social media and self esteem. What is, if any, the connection between how a young girl uses technology and social media and the health
October 18, 2017 1 Comment
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
Apps
The big 3 social media apps for kids right now
What social network apps are kids using today? How can I make sure my kids are safe on these apps? How am I supposed to
April 12, 2017 1 Comment
Digital Trends
The positive role of social media for young people
Lets talk about the positive role of social media for young people. Allowing our children to engage in social media can be great for their
December 9, 2016 1 Comment
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
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
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
Critical Thinking
Mind your manners on social networks
Do we still need to be talking about minding our manners on social networks? It appears so. I am a member of quite a few
May 12, 2015 6 Comments
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
Digital Trends
Top Posts on Parenting with Social Networks
Last week we had a wrap up of some of my most popular Digital Parenting posts. This week I thought we could take a look
January 6, 2015 1 Comment
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
Digital Footprint
How do I ask my parents to let me on Instagram?
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
February 17, 2014 16 Comments
Digital Trends
Social Media and Teens: their thoughts on staying safe and responsible online
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
December 2, 2013 6 Comments
To friend or not to friend: should parents and their kids be Facebook friends?
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
July 16, 2012 32 Comments