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The AI character ‘Amelia’ designed to prevent extremism has been ‘taken over’ by the far-right. Here’s what parents can do!

The AI character ‘Amelia’ designed to prevent extremism has been ‘taken over’ by the far-right. Here’s what parents can do!

January 27, 2026
I read on the LBC website Global that an AI character called Amelia, originally created to help prevent extremism as part of a Home Office-funded video game, has been co-opted by far-right groups...
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Navigating the Digital Playground. What the Real Playground Can Teach Us About Life Online

Navigating the Digital Playground. What the Real Playground Can Teach Us About Life Online

January 10, 2026
When our children head to the playground, we instinctively scan the space.
 Is it safe?
 Who’s there?
 Are they ready to climb that high?
 Do they know what to do if someone is unkind? Yet when...
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January has a habit of arriving with a loud list of things we’re supposed to fix.

January has a habit of arriving with a loud list of things we’re supposed to fix.

December 27, 2025
Fix screen time. Fix bedtime battles. Fix your child’s phone use. Fix yourself while you’re at it. No wonder so many parents feel tired before the year has properly begun. So this isn’t another New...
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10 Long-Term Habits to Reduce Tech Dependency in YOUR Family!

10 Long-Term Habits to Reduce Tech Dependency in YOUR Family!

November 30, 2025
I’m an Ambassador for World Digital Detox Day so as World Digital Detox Day approaches (10th December) I’m genuinely excited to shine a spotlight on this growing global movement — and I have to...
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The Silent Grip of the Streak: What It Really Means for Our Children and Scripts of What to Say

The Silent Grip of the Streak: What It Really Means for Our Children and Scripts of What to Say

November 11, 2025
There’s a new kind of tension humming quietly through homes today.Not the old worries about curfews or homework, but a tiny glowing number on a screen. A child’s phone battery hits 5%The home Wi-Fi...
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Clickbait: What It Is and How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate It

Clickbait: What It Is and How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate It

October 29, 2025
In today’s digital world, children are constantly surrounded by headlines, thumbnails, and videos designed to grab attention—sometimes in ways that aren’t honest or healthy. This is what we...
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Sensory Neglect in the Digital Jungle: Reclaiming Childhood’s Natural Rhythms

Sensory Neglect in the Digital Jungle: Reclaiming Childhood’s Natural Rhythms

October 27, 2025
We’re living in a time when children can access the world with a single swipe — yet are often missing the world right in front of them. I call this quiet modern dilemma sensory neglect — not the...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PREVENTION

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PREVENTION

October 17, 2025
Credit: FreePik Parents as Prevention Models: YOU! Children mirror our tech habits more than our words. The most powerful prevention? Modelling balance. Tip for parents: Put your phone down during...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PERFECTION

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PERFECTION

October 17, 2025
Credit: Bernard Hiller Purpose, Not Perfection Perfectionism and comparison online are driving anxiety. Confidence grows when teens focus on purpose, not popularity. Tip for parents: Encourage a...
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Smartphones can wait, but childhood can’t.

Research shows that delaying access to smartphones can:

  • Boost mental health and emotional resilience.
  • Foster face-to-face connections and real-life skills.
  • Protect kids from the pressures of social media and cyberbullying.

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