Christmas means different things to do different people, but it’s nearly that time of year that will make your heart leap with either joy or tantalising anxiety. As the year comes to a close, the mental load as a parent that goes along with the “Silly Season” is astronomical, but we keep the magic alive […]
Let’s talk addiction and screen time. Now we don’t use the word lightly, but if you’re like most people, then your personal smart device is a big part of your everyday life. And you’d be lost without it. “They” (being developers) have even come out with self-monitoring tools that make us put our phones down […]
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 […]
End of year is coming which means holidays and family time – and this doesn’t have to mean conflict over who has the remote – so how do you make sure you AND your kids can enjoy some down time together? We all know that not everything on Netflix is appropriate for the whole family. Chilling Adventures […]
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, […]
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 […]