Navigating AI and schoolwork: A parent's guide to fostering critical thinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into our lives, including into our children's education. While AI offers numerous benefits, and can be a valuable tool, it's...
Level up your parental controls: Why manual settings are a must for gaming consoles In today's digital age, ensuring our children's safety online is a top priority. While many apps and software offer parental control features, it's crucial to understand that these...
What on earth is Roblox and what do parents need to know? Roblox is a popular online gaming platform where kids can play and even create their own games. It's like a huge digital playground with millions of different games to explore. While it's a lot of fun, and...
The science behind screen time for Kiwi kids A recent 2024 study published in the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy highlighted the risk of harm to the health and well-being of young people from the frequent and extended use of digital technologies. While it made...
The Power of a Digital Contract with Your Kids Keeping safety angst and tiring tantrums away from your home. In today's digital age, children are exposed to the internet at increasingly younger ages. While technology offers incredible educational opportunities and...
Talking to your kids about online safety How to have age-appropriate conversations: It's amazing how much technology kids are using these days, right? They're learning and exploring so much online, which is fantastic! But, it also means we need to chat with them about...
Beyond The Blocks: What Parents Need To Know About Minecraft Minecraft is a sandbox video game where players can explore, build, and create in a virtual world. There are two versions of Minecraft, the original and the Education Edition. The original Minecraft is...
A Discord & Slack 101: Let's Get Kids Chatting Safely! Have you ever heard your kids talking about Discord or Slack? You might be thinking, 'What in the world are those?' You're not alone! These platforms are super popular right now, and they're a big part of how...