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 […]
I work with lots of parents who struggle to start conversations around their kids devices and putting in safety measures around their use. Some parents find them complicated. Some parents dread their kids reactions. Some parents don’t know about them. Most parents don’t know what to say. But one thing is clear from talking and […]
Why “Safety Settings” Is Better Than “Parental Controls” for Discussing Online Boundaries with Children In today’s digital age, where children are increasingly engaged with technology, setting boundaries and ensuring their safety online has become a priority for parents. Traditionally, the term “parental controls” has been used to describe the tools and features that help parents […]
Obtaining robust parental consent is critical when dealing with your children’s data online‼️ We’re all trying to play our part & do our bit but the Tech Giants seem to pay lip service to their Duty of Care responsibilities for kids – lowering the age of consent to 13 & making that the default option […]
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 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. Today’s fast paced digital world means greater access to larger and larger oceans of information & it’s hard to keep up. Everyone’s reach and access […]
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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