Blog Posts

Digital Seatbelts: Safeguarding Families in the Age of Technology

Digital Seatbelts: Safeguarding Families in the Age of Technology In the early days of cars, seatbelts weren’t even a standard feature. It wasn’t until the dangers of high-speed collisions became...

How Screen Time Affects Toddlers’ Ability to Learn to Talk

New Study Reveals Screen Time’s Impact on Toddlers’ Language Development: Fewer Words, Fewer Conversations A groundbreaking study has uncovered that for every minute of screen time toddlers are...

The Importance of Critical Thinking for Children: Helpful Tips for Parents

The Importance of Critical Thinking for Children In today’s fast-paced, information-rich world, critical thinking has become an essential skill for children. It empowers them to analyse information...

Are Family Dinners Making a Comeback? Here’s why A Rose, A Thorn and A Bud are Gamechangers!

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for family dinners can feel like an uphill battle. Yet, the simple act of sharing a meal together may hold the key to stronger family bonds, improved...

Navigating Co-Parenting in the Digital Jungle.

It’s not easy – but I think it’s important! You weren’t on the same page before you got divorced so it’s even harder now you are trying to navigate co-parenting in the digital era where...

Reflecting on Season 1 of “Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends”

As we wrap up the first season of “Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,” it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible journey we’ve embarked on...

Language Matters: Why ‘Safety Settings’ Speak Louder Than ‘Parental Controls. SCRIPTS To Start Important Conversations

I work with lots of parents who struggle to start conversations around their kids devices and putting in safety measures around their use. Some parents find them complicated. Some parents dread their...

Safe & Sound: Why Parental Controls Really Matter!

Why “Safety Settings” Is Better Than “Parental Controls” for Discussing Online Boundaries with Children In today’s digital age, where children are increasingly engaged with technology, setting...

Big Data, Little Hands: Navigating Privacy in AI-Powered Toys”

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes a part of our daily lives, it’s no surprise that it has found its way into children’s toys. From interactive dolls that can hold conversations to...