Christmas means different things to different people, but it’s still 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 for our […]
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 […]
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, […]
We speak to a lot of parents about internet safety and know that cyberbullying, inappropriate website usage & chatting with strangers are some of your biggest concerns. Navigating the need for increased internet usage can be scary for parents, especially when you don’t want your kids to miss out or fall behind with technology. You can try to manage, […]
We get it. You don’t want to be a helicopter parent, but you worry for your kids safety online and rightly so. Even with all its promising features and connectivity, the reality is, the internet can be a portal where real-life fears and dangers can follow kids in the comfort of their own home. Bullying […]
Mobile costs when your kids get a little older is probably something you haven’t factored into your budget, but additional services doesn’t have to mean outrageous mobile costs. We’ve talked about the right time to get your child a mobile phone and this definitely varies from family to family, but cost shouldn’t be a deterrent. The […]