So, the kids are officially back at school and the homework tasks have started. As have the screen time wars…what to do, what to do… We know. It’s time to set up an after-school routine that minimises your stress levels and gets homework completed without nagging, tantrums and complaints! Kids love routine, even if they … Continued
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou How do YOUR kids feel when they walk into your home after a long day? Is your home the harmonious haven you always wanted it to be? A loving home … Continued
Routine. What would we do without it? We have routines for the morning. Routines at work, school and for bedtime. We even have routine coffee breaks! Routine provides order in a complex, often hectic world. Having well-established routines… provides a sense of structure (for comfort!) builds good habits (for life!) increases productivity (for sanity!) builds … Continued
“Tech addiction is ‘digital heroin’ for kids – turning children into screen junkies.” – Metro UK At the beginning of this year, you may have read an article by the Metro about how our children are ‘screen junkies’ with a ‘digital heroin’ tech addiction. Now, we wouldn’t quite go that far, but it did get … Continued
“When travelling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.”— Helen Hayes (Now double it if you have kids – Habyts). The family getaway. Nothing but relaxing, family bonding and sunshine to look forward to….HA. We wish. To future parents, please note that family trips away will now consist of … Continued
We’ve all been guilty of it. You just need two minutes to yourself to get the washing up done so you give your child your tablet to play on. Or you’re out and about and they won’t stop nagging you until you hand over your phone. It’s ok, we’ve all been there. No one prepared … Continued
Did you know you spend 3 times longer on websites and apps that make you unhappy than you do on apps that make you happy? Why? And how can you teach your kids not to do the same? What’s currently happening… A Ted Talk from Adam Alter revealed that the average digital media user will … Continued
“Play is the way kids try the world on for size and imagine their place in it” – Raffi Why is it that everything feels so choreographed these days? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE routine. It gives me structure – a way of organising my life – day-in-day-out. And it’s great for kids! You can find out … Continued
What do you do with that one child that simply refuses to do anything that isn’t to do with their screens? Well, as Noel Janis-Norton tells us, it’s not just about screens. The angry resistance that your child is showing can often be a result of the parent-child relationship. So, what can you do to … Continued
Is Twitch safe for kids? Here’s everything you need to know about this massively popular gaming and livestreaming platform. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in May 2019. Common Sense Media provide a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed are the writer’s own. The Internet trend that baffles most parents isn’t … Continued