Blog Posts

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PREVENTION

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...

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PERFECTION

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...

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: FRIENDSHIP

Friendship Over Followers Digital friendship isn’t enough. Teens spending more time online can lose empathy and social skills. Tip for parents:Prioritise offline friendships: clubs, hobbies, or shared...

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: SLEEP

Sleep is Your Secret Weapon Devices disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation fuels anxiety and depression. Prevention starts with bedtime. Tip for parents: Phones out of bedrooms, invest in an alarm...

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: COMPARISON

Escaping the Comparison Trap Social media distorts reality. Haidt calls it “the perfect storm for teen anxiety.” Teens see only highlights, which fosters self-doubt. Tip for parents: Talk about...