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 […]
Let’s Make Getting a Smartphone a ‘Milestone Moment’
I’ve been thinking about how to help parents delay giving their child a Smartphone and I thought about my own kid’s milestones. Childhood is a kaleidoscope of experiences, a journey punctuated by significant milestones that shape our children isn’t it? From their first tentative steps to the exhilarating triumphs of independence, these moments mark the […]
‘Digital Pacifiers’: A Modern Comfort or A Huge Concern?
Using smartphones as ‘digital pacifiers’ or ‘dummies’ is an increasing phenomenon in our modern society, where smartphones serve as soothing tools for both toddlers and teens. While the term ‘pacifier’ or ‘dummy’ traditionally refers to a rubber object designed to calm babies by satisfying their innate sucking reflex, the concept has evolved in the digital […]
Before Giving Your Kids A Smartphone Ask Yourself These Questions
Giving a child a smartphone without guidance is like giving them the keys to a 4×4 without teaching them how to drive – it can lead to terrible accidents and enormous dangers on their digital journey‼️ 97% of 12 year olds now have access to a smartphone and 45% are online ”almost constantly” So the […]
