STEM learning is important in preparing children for their place in society, but how does this benefit children that are not interested in STEM? The industrial revolution has evolved over the years, from people using water and steam to power systems; to systems now being automatically driven digitally through code and various automated machine programing.…
Technology and Parenting
Parenting children in the digital age; requires an understanding of the role technology plays in our daily lives. The more we are aware, the more we can prepare them for the future.
Our children are online and connected to the whole world at the click of a button. This exposure means that we cannot hope for the best, we need to ensure that they are well prepared. Technology and parenting do go hand in hand.
As a result, today’s parents need to be well equipped and informed. You need to talk to your children about their online behaviour and to ensure they are responsible digital citizens. Some of the things to discuss are their digital footprint, the effect of screen time, cyberbullying, turning on privacy setting, the increasing role of automation and how to stay safe online among so much more.
Another wave that is here to stay is social media. There are several social media platforms that are widely used today. In reality, our children are jumping on at a rate faster than we can keep up.
Being a digital-savvy parent is not a good idea, rather it is critical to succeeding in modern-day parenting. The technology and parenting category on LagosMums is a resource for parents to help with this. In addition, schools have a role to play as they require children to use the internet for their school work.
Here you will find some of the latest and trending topics on technology and how it affects your family. So if you have never had a talk with your children about technology and the virtual world, today is a great day to start.
Parents Get Off Your Phone
We talk about the fact that children learn more from what you do than what you say. Based on what children and teens are saying we want to tell parents; get off your phone. Tim Elmore a parenting guru, who focuses on growing leaders shares advise on this matter. His colleague, Andrew McPeak, hosted several…
Safer Internet Day 2021: How to Create an Internet we Trust
The Safer internet day 2021 is focused on how to create an internet we trust. And it is all about exploring reliability in the online world. The internet is a powerful platform that provides information and connects billions of people globally. With this comes the responsibility for everyone, including parents and caregivers to raise successful…
How to Hack the New Normal in Parenting and Screen Time Management
Every parent wants to know how to hack the new normal in parenting and screen time management. Whether you were a parent who had a plan or not when it came your child’s use of screens and going online; the pandemic and ensuing lockdown changed so many of the pre-pandemic screen time rules in most…
Social Media Affects Our Brains: Learn How to Immediately Take Action
You might have heard a lot about Social Media and how it affects our brains! Now, whether it is a myth or a fact; there are several things you can do to immediately take action and protect yourself from the negative influences. According to neuroscience scientific discoveries, in the last 15 years, social media has become…
What You Need to Know About Using Parental Controls
When it comes to raising our children to be successful Digital citizens do you need Parental Controls? The answer is Yes! As parents, there are certain things you need to know about using parental controls. Why you Need Parental Controls for Online Activities While it is critical to have the right conversations and take the…
How to Parent in the Cyberworld and Online Safeguarding
Parenting in the cyber world is a daunting prospect.
FOMO and How Social Media Affects us
Social media anxiety and FOMO is not to be underrated as it has an effect on society, especially the younger generation. At our 7th Annual Parenting Conference, we discussed FOMO and social media; we had this discussion with Mr. Patrick McGinnis, the author of the book ‘Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World…
7 Genius Ways Technology Can Make Parenting Easier
Take a look at seven ways that technology can make parenting easier.
How To Raise Digital Savvy Children In A Digital World
It is our duty to help our children navigate the digital world