Blog Posts

Sleep & Screens: Navigating the Digital Jungle at Bedtime 💤 📱

Sleep is the unsung hero of healthy development – yet in homes across the country, it’s under siege from glowing screens, pinging notifications, and endless scrolling. Whether it’s a toddler...

Behind the Selfie: How Boys Shape Girls’ Social Media Struggles and Self-Esteem

While much of the conversation rightly focuses on the pressure social media puts on girls, it’s crucial not to leave boys out of the picture — because they’re not just observers, they’re part of the...

Why Does Social Media Affect Girls More Than Boys?

I was sent in this great question from an attendee on my recent Behind the Selfie: Girls, Social Media, and Self-Esteem Struggles Power Hour Webinar Why does social media seem to affect girls more...

How to Say “No” Without Being the Bad Guy: Navigating Social Media Rules With Your Daughter

I was sent in this great question from an attendee on my recent Behind the Selfie: Girls, Social Media, and Self-Esteem Struggles Power Hour Webinar It’s such a common and totally understandable...

What is Screen Time Costing our Children in the Early Years?

In a world where screens are everywhere—from smart TVs and tablets to phones in our pockets—it’s no surprise that even our youngest children are being drawn into the digital swirl. But as technology...

From Baby Bottles to Brand Loyalty: Is Big Tech Marketing to Your Baby?

Marketing to babies and toddlers is a growing concern, especially in today’s tech-driven world. The marketing industry has increasingly turned its focus to the youngest consumers, making them targets...

Boys, Brands & Big Tech: The Hidden Influencers Raising Our Sons

🚨 How Big Tech & Brands Are Targeting Boys — And Why It Matters 🎮 1. Gaming Skins = Social Currency In Fortnite, Roblox, and similar platforms, boys are encouraged to spend money on digital...

Too Young for Toner? ‘Sephora Kids’ And How Big Tech & Beauty Brands Are Luring Young Kids Into Skincare

Trying to be like a mum Credit: Freepik Have you heard the buzz about “Sephora Kids”? Yes, we’re talking about 8-year-old girls — still in primary school — flocking to beauty shops...

Navigating the Digital Jungle in Blended Families: Challenges, Solutions & Conversation Starters

Blending families is a journey filled with love, patience, and, at times, unexpected challenges. In today’s digital world, stepfamilies face unique hurdles when it comes to managing screen time...