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 educational robots that teach coding, AI-driven toys promise to make playtime more engaging and educational. However, with these advancements come significant ethical considerations, […]
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, […]
The Importance Of Play
Play is in danger of becoming a lost ‘art’ for families across the UK, as 21% of time-starved parents admit that they have forgotten how to play and struggle to engage their children in creative and imaginative activities that will help their development according to a new report. Lots of research has shown that brain […]
How Kids Learn to Play: The 6 Different Stages of Play Development & Why You Need To Know Them!
‘Play with me!’ You may be a parent who loves to play with your kids, or you may be a parent who dreads hearing this refrain and then you suffer pangs of guilt for the rest of the day! Play is all about having fun! Any activity organised or unstructured that your child finds fun […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Tech Changes Families. What does it mean when a baby’s first word isn’t “Mama” or “Dada” but “Phone”?
I’m sharing this thought provoking article in it’s entirety as it’s so thought provoking from The Child Mind Institute You probably saw that funny old YouTube video of a 1-year-old sitting in front of a fashion magazine, gamely touching and swiping the page with her fingers in an effort to get the images to move. At the time […]
‘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 […]
