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
Do your kids have carte blanche over their electronics? On average, tweens spend almost 6 hours a day and teens almost 9 using media (social media, TV, video games, and the Internet). In fcat, 92% of teens report going online daily—including 24% who say they go online “almost constantly” Against this onslaught of digital momentum, … 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
“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
“I don’t need to get a life. I’m a gamer. I have lots of lives!” – Unknown Remember PacMan and Tetris? OK, that’s a start. What about VR, Respawns, MMOGs, RPGs, and AI? Gaming has come a long way baby! (I’ve been a gamer since I was a kid and and I love it). But as gaming becomes … Continued
“It’s vital parents know about their child’s online world.” – Neil Anderson, NSPCC In our previous blog – Do Your Kids Use Private Browsing To Hide From You? – we looked at private browsing and why your kids might use it. In this blog, we take a look at ways you can help prevent your … Continued
“Our kids are growing up on a digital playground, and no one is on recess duty.” – Kevin Honeycutt Do you really know what your kids are doing online? Sure, you may sometimes check their browsing history. But are you sure you’re seeing the whole picture? Have you heard of private browsing? Incognito mode? InPrivate mode? Stealth browsing? Because, … Continued
“I find it refreshing to unplug from it for a while. You kind of forget how deeply you get embedded in it.” – Will Wright, Video Game Designer Did you unplug last week? Did your kids? Last Friday was National Day of Unplugging. From sundown on Friday, 3rd March, to sundown the next day, people around … Continued
“It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.” – Godfrey Reggio If you’re serious about tackling your kid’s screen time, then a screen time solution will save your sanity. Why? Firstly, knowing how to best handle tech is newly charted territory for many families. Many caring parents struggle to limit screen time and teach their kids … Continued