Taming technology for a toddler or preschooler is fast getting up there with toilet training and tantrums as one of the many challenges of modern
How do I control my child’s screentime? How much screentime should my child be allowed? How much is too much? How do I stop them
Can devices in the classroom really be worth the effort and the risk? What are the skills they are actually gaining from all that swiping?
Are we addicted to technology? ‘They are addicted to Minecraft’ ‘She can’t live without Instagram’ ‘They go ballistic if I turn off the wifi’ ‘They
Things to do these holidays without technology. Surely we don’t need a list? Well of course you don’t. However. I do hear over and over
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,
Technology is a great servant, but a bad master. This take on Francis Bacons quote “Money is a great servant but a bad master” could
When it comes to our devices and etiquette, and deciding what is appropriate for social situations, we all seem to have a view. Are we
How do we enforce rules around technology and the online world when so much of what they do we cannot see? I get this question
“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
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The challenge of managing screentime is one of the greatest issues concerning parents today. How much is too much? How long should each age group
We hear a lot about technology as the bad guy. As parents we love using it. But we also lament the additional strain it puts
This is a sponsored post for TAC and Pause Fest As parents we are often hearing about the risks, the dangers and the negative impact
As Australian students look to head back to school, many will be walking out the door with an internet enabled device in their backpack as
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
This Christmas there will no doubt be plenty of Santa sacks with all manner of tech gadgets and devices. If your child is one of
Do you think parents have a good understanding of what their kids are doing online? Is ‘cyber safety’ something parents are really thinking about? Are
I remember marvelling as a kid at the rumours that it was a possibility that one day we could be talking to each other on
What apps are safe for my child? My kids friends are all playing on such and such, should I let my child? I’ve heard bad
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
As we battle to figure out how all this uptake of technology and devices is going to affect the state of society, and more importantly,
Setting time limits on technology use and devices seems to be one of the areas many parents struggle with when it comes to putting boundaries
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
The rapid advances in technology have meant rapid changes to the way our children live their lives, and subsequently to the way we must parent.
Depending on second hand informaiton about our kids has now more than ever become a parenting tool we need to start taking notice of and
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
This past year I have written numerous posts on what it means for our kids to live in a world that is largely online, and
Are your kids going to wake up to bright shiny sparkly devices under the Christmas tree this year? If so, there are a few things
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
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
The technology of today and the future, and our increasing reliance on portable devices has led to the introduction of a whole new set of
We are hearing a lot of talk lately about the importance of ‘living in the now’. Of keeping our real life connections strong with face
Does socialising online with your kids improve your relationship with them? Does hanging out on social networking sites with mum or dad strengthen the connections
For a few brief hours yesterday I had hoped that some of our children may just be saved from viewing some of the obscene, degrading
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
Teaching kids to be safe on social networks is something that all parents need to start doing as soon as their kids show an interest
I feel I have spent a good deal of time telling my kids how excessive use of video games will turn them into zombies, so
Are we exposing our toddlers to the technology too early? Does it matter that they can find their way around a touchscreen before they can
Today I thought I’d share with you some of my families favourite apps. It always helps to have some recommendations to sift through the gazillion
