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Ensuring your teenagers are safe online

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, internet security, rules, technology | 0 comments

There’s no escaping it… Kids and technology usage are a reality and the sooner parents realise this, the better. Instead of trying to keep your child in the dark ages (which seems to be the 90s for kids of today) perhaps parents ought to equip themselves with important information that will assist them in keeping tabs on their child’s internet usage without being over-intrusive, especially with teens.

Keep your child safe online with LucidView Enforcer

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, technology, technology | 0 comments

Would you ever consider driving your kids around without buckling them up in a seat belt? How about riding their bikes without a helmet? No, you wouldn’t. Why then are we allowing our kids to use the internet without any safety or security measures in place?

Why play and fun are good for brain and body

by Tiffany Markman | activities, being present, family, family time, games, health/safety, homeschooling, indoor, left or right handed, outdoor, parenting, play, play, products, raise healthy kids, technology | 1 comment

If your child loves his/her devices and often has to be nagged to just *move*, you need to read this article. It’s about actualising more of the brain-and-body-potential that’s inside our children, using easy brain-boosting activities. Plus, research shows that stimulating both sides of the brain enables children to learn better, become more creative, deal more effectively with challenges and emotions, and build enhanced confidence, self-esteem and understanding of their environment.

Let your kids earn screen time

by Mia Von Scha | household chores, household chores, internet, social media | 12 comments

I’ve never been a fan of kids spending hours and hours in front of screens. When I grew up we didn’t have computers, and we were limited to one TV program a week. I resented this at the time, but looking back on my childhood I have memories …

Embracing the digital gap

by Mia Von Scha | internet, technology, television | 1 comment

It is human nature to find fascination with things that are off limits…And so it is with technology and kids. If you say ‘no’ or block things it leads to an internal conflict and most likely some form of rebellion. They want to find out what it is that you’re hiding and then will do it behind your back.

My son, the gadget guru

by Lebogang Xolo | internet, technology | 15 comments

My son is turning 4 years old. Time flew by so fast, I’m actually counting fingers as I write this, double checking if it’s really 4. I can tell you one thing ‘boys are very different from girls!’ Unlike the sister, he has always been physically active. In class he’s been allowed to swap a couple of music lessons for the trampoline.

Review of Tech-Savvy Parenting: A Guide to Raising Safe Children in a Digital World

by Nikki bush | internet, social media, technology | 3 comments

In Tech-Savvy Parenting: A Guide to Raising Safe Children in a Digital World, parenting expert Nikki Bush and tech guru Arthur Goldstuck…

Protecting kids on the internet pt 2 – social media slang & tips for kids

by Mike Saunders | internet, social media | 4 comments

While the internet has a number of dangerous aspects to it, the ones that pertain to children generally fall into two categories…

Protecting kids on the internet pt 1 – guidelines for parents

by Mike Saunders | internet, social media | 6 comments

Our children are being raised unsupervised in a digital world, and parents are ill equipped to protect them. Here are some guidelines which I hope will help empower you to parent effectively in this digital age.

The Respect App – technology, our kids & us

by Mia Von Scha | being present, internet | 9 comments

There’s a lot of grumbling amongst the parents of modern teenagers about their lack of communication skills and the amount of time spent ignoring their parents in favour of their technological relationships. And I’m really hoping there are some parents of little kids…

Is my iPhone obsession making me less engaged as a mom?

by Tiffany Markman | internet, social media | 1 comment

A couple of weeks ago I took my daughter to the park. She was unusually clean (it was 3pm on a Sunday), beautifully dressed and without her dummy.

Helping kids use cell phones responsibly

by Zaheer Khan | internet, social media, technology | 3 comments

Children and young people have always been keen to grasp the opportunities offered by new technologies, and mobile phones are certainly no exception.

My Tween’s first BlackBerry – A 101 digital guide for dads everywhere

by Barrie Bramley | fatherhood, internet | 1 comment

I was the dad that many parents looked to for advice on ‘what age to give your child a cell-phone’? I speak on trends and technology and most importantly, how all these changes impact people? My answer was always the same…