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Instagram: update for parents to help you decide if your child is ready
When should I let my child have Instagram? One of the many questions I get asked as it seems to be the social network most young people look to as their first foray into the world of social networking....
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Girls, social media and self esteem. What is, if any, the connection between how a young girl uses technology and social media and the health of their self esteem? If there is a connection, what comes...
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When it comes to allowing young people online and navigating the age restrictions of the social networks, I have to say it is one of the greatest conundrums faced by parents, and indeed educators in...
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What happens when your child gets trolled? When they say to you “why would someone say that? How could they be so horrible?” Here’s what I recently told my teenage son on how to deal with trolls When...
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Social media is killing our kids self esteem. And for many an adult too,it is wreaking havoc with their sense of self worth. With social media offering us a constant barrage of comparison with those...
View ArticleHow do I know if my child is ready for social media?
So your child is badgering you for an Instagram account? Eager to get snapping on Snapchat or become a music video pop star on Musical.ly? Because, EVERYONE else is allowed. And of course your child is...
View ArticleThe positive role of social media for young people
Lets talk about the positive role of social media for young people. Allowing our children to engage in social media can be great for their development and even their mental health. Yes I know, it isn’t...
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The big 3 social media apps for kids right now
What social network apps are kids using today? How can I make sure my kids are safe on these apps? How am I supposed to keep up? How can I say ‘no’ when supposedly every other child is allowed this...
View ArticleDealing with the Social Dilemma
The Social Dilemma is the latest Netflix documentary that brings into focus the ways we use and are manipulated by social media. It is a series of interviews by the big guns of Silicon Valley and some...
View ArticleShould I let my child watch Squid Games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok?
Should I let my child watch Squid games, play Fortnite, get Tik Tok? Should I let them have Instagram, play Call of Duty, watch an M rated movie? Questions such as these are regular from parents, and...
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