Smart Glasses: The Next Parenting and School Dilemma?
We’ve only just got our heads around smartphones in our children’s lives — now another piece of technology is on the horizon: smart glasses. They look stylish, even fashionable. Unlike clunky headsets or obvious screens, these glasses are discreet. They can take photos, record video, stream live, translate languages, or call up information — all […]
Are We Giving Young Children Too Much Tech, Too Soon?
🔍 New Research from Ofcom Raises Urgent Questions for Parents As a parent, it can be hard to keep up with the pace of technology. Every day seems to bring a new app, platform, or gadget that our children want to use — and often, we don’t want them to feel left out. But the […]
“Dear Sue, My PE Teacher Was Right…”
When a School Newsletter Letter Hit a Nerve – And Sparked a Parenting Pause By Sue Atkins – Navigating the Digital Jungle Dear Sue,I just wanted to comment on something my child’s PE teacher wrote in the school newsletter. It’s been playing on my mind ever since.She gently (but firmly!) called out the number of […]
Why Turning Your Phone to Grayscale Helps with Screen Addiction (Especially for Kids)
Bright colours. Red notification bubbles. Eye-catching apps. They’re all carefully designed to keep us hooked—and for kids, this can mean hours of mindless scrolling or bouncing from app to app without purpose. But there’s a surprisingly simple trick that can start to break that spell:Turning your phone to grayscale. Why It Works 📱 Colour = […]
The Digital Jungle Dilemmas
Group Chats, Ghosting & Screenshots — A Preteen Soap Opera Welcome to the Digital Jungle Dilemmas — Your Support for Parenting in a Screen-Filled World! Parenting today often feels like posting live from the middle of a digital jungle — full of unexpected twists, noisy notifications, and the challenge of keeping up with every screen […]
Sleep & Screens: Navigating the Digital Jungle at Bedtime 💤 📱
Sleep is the unsung hero of healthy development – yet in homes across the country, it’s under siege from glowing screens, pinging notifications, and endless scrolling. Whether it’s a toddler transfixed by cartoons or a teen watching TikToks past midnight, devices are distracting, stimulating, and interfering with one of the most essential parts of family […]
Behind the Selfie: How Boys Shape Girls’ Social Media Struggles and Self-Esteem
While much of the conversation rightly focuses on the pressure social media puts on girls, it’s crucial not to leave boys out of the picture — because they’re not just observers, they’re part of the digital ecosystem too. 👀 Boys are watching, liking, sharing, commenting. They’re often the audience for the content girls post — […]
Why Does Social Media Affect Girls More Than Boys?
I was sent in this great question from an attendee on my recent Behind the Selfie: Girls, Social Media, and Self-Esteem Struggles Power Hour Webinar Why does social media seem to affect girls more than boys, I’m aware that there are wider issues in society that contribute but I’m curious to learn more, and what […]
How to Say “No” Without Being the Bad Guy: Navigating Social Media Rules With Your Daughter
I was sent in this great question from an attendee on my recent Behind the Selfie: Girls, Social Media, and Self-Esteem Struggles Power Hour Webinar It’s such a common and totally understandable feeling — no one wants to be the “fun sponge” parent, especially when it’s something their child loves, and all their friends are […]
From Baby Bottles to Brand Loyalty: Is Big Tech Marketing to Your Baby?
Marketing to babies and toddlers is a growing concern, especially in today’s tech-driven world. The marketing industry has increasingly turned its focus to the youngest consumers, making them targets for everything from toys to digital devices, often before they can even speak or make decisions for themselves. Here’s how this trend plays out, why it’s […]
