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Yes, kids love technology but they also love…

Yes, kids love technology But they also love riding bikes, muddy puddles, Lego, climbing trees & felt pens! Embrace a balanced childhood!...

Addicted to Screens, Rushed into Love: The Smartphone Dilemma for Parents of Teens

I was 15 when I first fell in love. I sat on the hand accidentally of Tom in ‘The Cat’s Whisker’s’ in Streatham watching Tina Charles sing her UK no. 1 hit “I Love to...

Fake Birthdays, Real Risks: How Kids Bypass Social Media Rules

‘It’s SO easy to lie’ A number of tech firms have recently announced measures to make social media safer for young people, such as Instagram launching “teen accounts.” However...

Encouraging Kids to Switch Off Devices Themselves: A Small Habit with BIG Benefits!

Credit: Freepik Encouraging Kids to Switch Off Devices Themselves Is A Small Habit with BIG Benefits! In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere, and managing screen time has become a...

5 Quick Ways to Encourage Healthy Internet Use.

One of the most frequent questions I get asked on my Navigating the Digital Jungle podcast is: “How do I get my kids off screens?” Here are my top five simple tips to help: No screens at least one...

‘Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones.’ New Channel 4 documentary shows just how bad mobile phones are for YOUR children

Research from a new Channel 4documentary shows just how bad mobile phones can be for children in terms of their mood and sleep patterns. Matt and Emma Willis front Swiped on Channel 4 and they...

Solitude is not Loneliness. Why Kids Need Time Alone – Off Devices

  Solitude: Teaching Children to Trust Their Own Thoughts and Feelings In a world filled with constant distractions, from the buzz of notifications to the pull of screens, the idea of solitude can...

Navigating the Privacy Paradox: Understanding Your Teen’s Online Behaviour & Talking WITH Them About It!

I was working with a Dad of a 17 year old and a 15 year old and we were discussing online safety and how to talk to his teens without sounding like a fuddy duddy so I gave him some scripts to use to...

How Smartphones Speed Up Teen Relationships

When Love Speeds Ahead: How Smartphones Fuel Teen Relationship Intensity As a mother, Emma always tried to give her 15-year-old son, Jake, the space to grow into his independence. But when Jake...