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 boundaries and ensuring their safety online has become a priority for parents. Traditionally, the term “parental controls” has been used to describe the tools and features that help parents […]
Handling the Dopamine CRASH!
Dopamine is part of an ancient neural pathway that ensures human survival. It is also part of the reason it is so hard to stop playing a video game or pass up a piece of cake! Anti-Dopamine Parenting! Breaking the Dopamine Cycle: A New Approach to Parenting in a Digital Age In today’s hyper-connected world, […]
Scouts Waiting List Tops 100,000 as parents try to help lockdown children develop self-esteem. Here are some very practical tips to nurture your children’s self esteem
An increasing number of parents are keen for their children to join Scouts CREDIT: Scouts/SWNS I was speaking with Ben Kentish on LBC Radio about the enormous demand for Scout membership as it has skyrocketed, with the organisation urging more volunteers to sign up to become Scout leaders. The waiting list for the Scout Association has hit a […]
Family Meetings: A Great Way to Balance Technology in Modern Life
In today’s digital age, where smartphones, tablets, and computers are integral to our daily routines, balancing technology use within the family can be challenging. Family meetings offer an excellent opportunity to address this issue, fostering better communication and ensuring that technology serves as a tool for connection rather than a source of division. The Importance […]
Navigating the Digital Jungle: Handling The Age Gap Divide Around Devices
My kids are 2 years apart and get all so well. It makes my soul sing. They laugh at the same things, share jokes I don’t always understand and as a family we have great ‘bantz’ on Whatsapp. They are both going to Glastonbury this weekend and I just hope they drink plenty of water […]
Nature, Nurture and Nourishment – ‘Relax Kids’
From www.relaxkids.com Years and years ago, we sat, as families and communities around the blazing orange camp fire each night telling stories, jokes, sharing ideas and going over each day. We felt connected. But our modern day campfire has turned into a blue light. Each night we sit around our digital camp fires (some separate, […]
The Siren Song of Seduction. The Internet and Boys: Understanding and Mitigating the Risks
In an age where digital technology is omnipresent, the internet has become an inescapable part of daily life, especially for the younger generation. Boys, in particular, are often drawn to the vast online world, where they find entertainment, social interaction, and a sense of belonging. However, this allure can sometimes turn into a harmful obsession, […]
‘It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me’ Taylor Swift
‘It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me’…. I love Taylor Swift & she’s taking the UK by storm & my daughter is going to see her in August in Poland as she couldn’t get UK tickets As coincidence would have it I was actually listening to ‘Anti Hero’ on Spotify when I read this […]
The Horse Has Bolted: My Child Has a Smartphone! Now What?
Managing a child’s smartphone use can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to ensure your child’s safety and well-being even if they have a smartphone already! Set Clear Rules and Expectations: Establish clear guidelines for smartphone usage, including when and where it’s appropriate to use the device, as well as time limits for […]
Here are 20 questions to ask your child to help support their wellbeing.
You may be worried about the effects of having lived through a pandemic is still having on your child’s wellbeing. Here are 20 questions to help These are still challenging times for children. We need to stay connected with them without fussing. One simple way to connect is over eating together, playing together – or […]