Navigating Holiday Requests for Digital Devices: How to Respond Confidently The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and the arrival of wish lists from children. In an age dominated by technology, these lists often feature requests for gadgets, consoles, and smartphones. This trend, known as “pester power,” can create pressure for parents trying […]
Digital Seatbelts: Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World Just as physical seatbelts became essential for road safety, we now need “digital seatbelts” to protect our children in today’s fast-paced digital environment. The rise of smartphones, tablets, and computers has brought incredible opportunities, but it also presents significant risks, especially for young users. Without clear […]
Ctrl+Alt+Delay: I talk to lots of parents about all sorts of things, naturally, in my work but I’ve noticed not many parents think to use parental controls on their child’s devices. There seems to be quite a few reasons why not from: 🕹️Lack of Awareness: Some parents aren’t aware of the existence or capabilities of […]
I’m speaking on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester today about this shocking new survey that has found that young children are now so used to their tablets that taking them away and forcing them to watch TV is a way to discipline them ! Almost one in two parents will take away a child’s tablet […]
Jamie Oliver has banned his children from social media – and in many families there is a constant battle between demands for privacy and safety. Here, parents share the lessons they have learned and the techniques they use. http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/nov/03/internet-children-parents-safety How do you cope? All out ban? I teach the parents I work with to “Talk […]
