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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
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
Musical.ly app parents guide
Apps
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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May 11, 2016 6 Comments
saying yes to technology
Contracts / Tips
Martine Oglethorpe

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,

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February 16, 2016 9 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
monitoring kids online
Digital Trends
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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March 2, 2015 17 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
privacy online
Digital Footprint
Martine Oglethorpe

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

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October 29, 2014 1 Comment

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