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Apps & Reviews
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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November 18, 2021 No Comments
social media dilemma
Apps & Reviews
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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September 17, 2020 No Comments
social networks age limits
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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May 1, 2019 No Comments
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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October 18, 2017 1 Comment
Apps
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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July 19, 2017 No Comments
kids social media
Apps
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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April 12, 2017 1 Comment
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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December 9, 2016 1 Comment
Digital Footprint
Martine Oglethorpe

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?

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September 14, 2016 1 Comment
self esteem
Anxiety
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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April 20, 2016 6 Comments
advice on trolls
Bullying
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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November 26, 2015 6 Comments
Kate Winslet social media
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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November 19, 2015 22 Comments
social media manners
Critical Thinking
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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May 12, 2015 6 Comments
digital Parenting
Apps & Reviews
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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April 30, 2015 4 Comments
social networks and parenting
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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January 6, 2015 1 Comment
Technology and Parenting
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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July 22, 2014 5 Comments
Digital Footprint
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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February 17, 2014 16 Comments
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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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

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July 16, 2012 32 Comments

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