DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR KIDS ARE TALKING TO?
Credit: Tim Tebow Foundation DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR KIDS ARE TALKING TO? Maybe it’s time you did ! Understanding the Risks of Snapchat, TikTok, and Discord In today’s hyper-connected world, your child’s smartphone is more than a device—it’s a portal to vast networks of social interaction, gaming, and entertainment. While platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, […]
How to Start Conversations About Cyberbullying
Talking to your child about cyberbullying can feel daunting, but open communication is key to helping them navigate challenges online. Here’s how to get started: 1. Choose the Right Moment Why it works: Kids are more receptive when they’re relaxed and not feeling pressured.How to do it: 2. Ask Open-Ended Questions Why it works: Encourages […]
The Parenting Paradox: Why We Overprotect Children in the Real World and Underprotect Them Online – And How to Fix It
In a world where helicopter parenting is becoming increasingly common and smartphone trackers are often seen as essential for keeping children safe, it’s important to consider a different approach: one that empowers children through incremental independence. Gradually allowing children to make their own decisions, experience small challenges, and take responsibility for their actions can be […]
How to Help Kids of All Ages Spot Fake News and False Information Online
In today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever for children to be able to identify reliable information amidst a sea of digital content. Whether they’re young kids just starting to explore the internet or teens navigating social media, developing media literacy skills is crucial. Here’s a guide to teaching your kids the essentials of […]
Growing Up in the Age of Digital Solitude – Welcome to ‘Generation Isolation & What You Can Do About It!
More than half of the young people who use their phone the most want to reduce the amount of time they spend on them but many do not know how, a survey has found. A study into young people’s lives outside school from youth charity OnSide found that 76% of young people aged 11-18 spend […]
Getting Kids to ‘Pitch’ Why They Want a Particular App: A New Way to Evaluate Screen Time Choices
Getting Kids to ‘Pitch’ Why They Want a Particular App: A New Way to Evaluate Screen Time Choices In today’s digital world, children are drawn to new apps constantly, from social media platforms to educational games and beyond. As a parent, it can be challenging to keep up with these requests while also making sure […]
The Dangers of YouTube Kids & Auto-Play: A Guide for Parents
Lisa came to me with a concern many parents share. Her toddler, a bundle of curiosity and energy, loved watching videos on YouTube Kids while she handled household tasks. But recently, Lisa noticed that her little one seemed glued to the screen, watching increasingly fast-paced, repetitive videos that popped up through autoplay. She wondered about […]
Is It Time to Ditch ‘Screentime’ and to Focus on What Really Matters ?
Image from FreePik For years, “screen time” has been the go-to measure of how much tech exposure is considered “too much.” Parents, educators, and researchers have relied on this idea to define and regulate children’s interactions with screens. But as technology becomes more embedded in every aspect of life, it’s clear this one-size-fits-all approach is […]
Deep Fake, Digital Dysfunction & Your Digital Footprint
It is extremely disturbing that Hugh Nelson was able to take normal photographs of children and, using AI tools and a computer programme, transform them and create images of the most depraved nature to sell and share online. Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, jailed after transforming normal pictures of children into sexual abuse imagery He […]
Why Calling Them ‘Dumb Phones’ Won’t Win Kids Over!
Why Calling Dumb Phones Isn’t a Compelling Message to Kids Wanting Smartphones In today’s digital age, smartphones have become a central part of life for both adults and children alike. For kids, owning a smartphone isn’t just about having a device to communicate—it’s about being connected to friends, having access to entertainment, and feeling included […]
