Raising Your Child in a Digital World:

Finding a healthy balance of time online without techno tantrums and conflict

Month: August 2019

The problem with social scrolling at work – and it’s not what you think

Aug 29, 2019
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Have you ever noticed you reach for your smartphone and start scrolling through LinkedIn, (or social media apps, or news websites) when you hit a ‘stuck point’ on a challenging task at work?  Some professionals are calling social media the 21st Century cigarette break. So why do we succumb to the social scroll (and other […]

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Managing Technology on Playdates & Sleepovers

Aug 29, 2019
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Screen rules on playdates and sleepovers can be a sticky situation. Just like each family has different rules for snacks, sleep and swearing, approaches to managing digital devices also vary significantly. Families really differ on their tech rules (if you want to see what sort of digital parent you are, you can take my digital […]

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Sharenting Without Shame- Vital Information About Sharing Images of your Kids Online

Aug 29, 2019
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To sharent or not. This is the question perplexing many parents. Documenting our kids’ lives online has become a social norm for many parents. But is it okay to post photos or videos of your children on social media, or blog posts?  If you do post online, what are the risks and how can you […]

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