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
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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
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
Contracts / Tips
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,
February 16, 2016 9 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
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
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
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