Be honest, have you ever said: “My kid would never do that”? Yeah, we have too. Except, the thing is, kids have this neat trick where they say one thing and do something else altogether. It can be for any number of reasons. They don’t want to disappoint you, they think they’ll get in trouble … Continued
“Old ways won’t open new doors.” – Anonymous How many times have you tried to tame this family issue: too much screen time? There are many old-school parenting techniques you can try… …but few techniques truly have a lasting impact. Trust us, we know! All too often, you try out a new tool or technique… …do your homework … Continued
Take it from a middle school teacher and mom: Kids need to manage their online activities — and parents need to help them do it. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in September 2018 as part of Common Sense Media’s Parent Voices series, which provides a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed … Continued
Easy tips for limiting kids’ computer, TV, game, and movie time. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in January 2018. In many homes, getting kids to turn off their cell phones, shut down the video games, or quit YouTube can incite a revolt. And if your kids say they need to be online for schoolwork, you may not know when the research stops and … Continued
Sticking to a diet, making yourself go out for a run, sorting out that messy cupboard and managing screen time… What do they all have in common? They all require a bit of motivation and self-discipline. One of the best ways to keep motivated is being able to see results. With a diet, you can … Continued
“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest but I promise you will find a better connection” – Author Uknown Summer is here! And with it, the age-old parenting conundrum of how to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. But the answer doesn’t have to be screen time! In fact, with a little know-how, … Continued
As many parents have recently seen in the news, Facebook has launched Messenger for Kids. A good way to give parents greater parental controls and additional safety measures for kids who we know are online? Or a platform that will convince kids to turn to Facebook when they reach 13 years of age? What is … 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
“The earlier we introduce screens, the more it affects the child’s brain development and the more likely they will have trouble managing their addiction to screens and technology later in life.” – Dr Laura Markham, Aha! Parenting There is no denying it. Kids – and their parents – are spending more and more time on screens than … Continued