It’s now December, meaning 2018 has almost come and gone in the blink of an eye. It also means something more significant to all of us, especially to parents – it is now officially holiday season. It can be difficult as a parent in this day and age buying gifts for your children with so […]
Ok, so our online utopia might be about online communities that are cushioned with bright and bubbly websites & connecting people from all over the globe, but the sad truth is, the internet can be a pretty dark place… if you know where to look. While on the surface the web and social media are about connectivity, the internet […]
Technology moves quickly. And it’s well and truly entrenched in our kids education, skillsets and social habits – and it’s not going anywhere. As a parent, the finger always has to be on the pulse – but what does this mean for parents who can’t keep up? (and trust us, it’s nearly IMPOSSIBLE to keep up, […]
We speak to a lot of parents about internet safety and know that cyberbullying, inappropriate website usage & chatting with strangers are some of your biggest concerns. Navigating the need for increased internet usage can be scary for parents, especially when you don’t want your kids to miss out or fall behind with technology. You can try to manage, […]
We get it. You don’t want to be a helicopter parent, but you worry for your kids safety online and rightly so. Even with all its promising features and connectivity, the reality is, the internet can be a portal where real-life fears and dangers can follow kids in the comfort of their own home. Bullying […]
Chances are if your child is of school age they’ve asked when they are allowed to have a mobile phone. And as a parent you’ve searched for a hard and fast rule when it comes to answering that question. Unfortunately there are no clear cut answers and it largely depends on the child: Here are some questions […]