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Online safety for kids: Practical tips

by Elmien Ackerman | internet, technology | 0 comments

Online Safety for kids, practical tips – including kid friendly search engines, ground rules for the home and making apps safe

The Momo Scare : 4 Ways to Manage It

by Andy Cohen | anxiety, being present, emotions, internet, social media | 0 comments

By Andy Cohen, a Psychoanalytic Candidate, Community Art Counsellor, artist and mother of 2. She is also the author and illustrator of Wish You Were Here, a children’s book which explores loss and parenting with a light-hearted touch. Momo is this year’s boogeyman....Read more

Free 67 minute coding lessons for all learners across South Africa at iStore for Mandela Day

by admin | Coding for kids, internet | 33 comments

Coding is fast becoming the most in-demand skill across all industries. Every App, computer programme and even microwave relies on code in order to operate. Teaching youth how to code ensures that we are prepared for a digital world. Does your child want to learn to code? Here’s their chance. In celebration of Mandela Day, iStore and Think Ahead are offering 670 learners between the ages of 10-14 years old free 67 minute coding sessions.

Yay – Finally kids and teen content on Netflix !

by admin | adult movies, family movies, internet, Kids TV series | 0 comments

Thank you Mr Netflix – you are a great friend. You have made it possible for each of us to be content watching something we like, you have cleared the anxiety of kids watching things they shouldn’t be, you have inspired creative thinking, you keep a look out for our best interests, plus you are going the extra mile to ensure we travel in peace. We love you.

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?

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…