We’ve talked a lot about how to talk to your kids about tech addiction and what to do about it. But what are the ACTUAL warning signs that should set off alarm bells in your head? And what can you do about them IMMEDIATELY? Some of these warning signs may sound far-fetched, but we assure … Continued
Dr Nicholas Kardaras, one of the foremost addiction experts, holds a strong view on how technology has impacted kids in the past decade. In his book, Glow Kids, he gives us both clinical and neurological insight into the epidemic of tech addiction in kids — and just how bad it really is. Review: A compelling … Continued
So…your kids don’t want screen time rules. Big shock. Still, you’ve decided they need rules and a routine (which, we know they secretly crave). But how do you even start this journey? You don’t want to get 3 days in and then revert back to old patterns, which is all too easy. If you want … 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
“Over 7 billion pictures and videos are viewed by Snapchat users every single day.” – Confirmed with Fortune. Being able to know where your child was in real-time sounds great, doesn’t it? But what about if it’s on a social media platform where any number of “friends” could see where they are too? When does … Continued
“It takes 21 days to break a [bad] habit.” – Psycho-Cybernetics If you’re trying to get your kids into a good screen time routine and feel like you’re hitting your head against a brick wall, don’t worry! Here is your 21-day guide filled with motivation & advice (from a parent who’s been there) on how to … Continued
Let’s face it, she didn’t do it with “just a spoonful of sugar”. So how did Mary Poppins get the children to do their chores, communicate with their parents and decide exactly how they want to invest their money? What lessons can we learn, as parents? And how do we apply those lessons in an … Continued
“Goodbye school, hello summer!” – Unknown It’s that time of year again! For kids, it’ time for a rest from teachers and homework. (And for teachers, a well-earned break from pupils!) But while school can wait until Autumn, the chores won’t. In fact, the summer is the perfect opportunity to motivate your kids to do chores…by … Continued
“Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” – Benjamin Disraeli Is your child ready to face the modern bully? While the arena might have changed – think world wide web rather than playground – the tactics haven’t. But the digital revolution means the traditional refuge from a bully – the family home – is no … Continued
As parents, we strive to limit screen time. There are many discussions surrounding when it’s right to give a child a phone. However, there are just as many reasons why we choose to give our children phones of their own. Sometimes, it’s a matter or convenience. Other times, it’s a necessary evil. Children of split … Continued