Cancel culture at the core, really means when somebody feels they have been wronged and feel the right to not only mention the issue but also to cut off and ostracize the offender. As part of digital parenting, parents need to be aware of the role cancel culture plays in the lives of their children.…
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.
How To Raise Digital Detectives
The increase in fake news is very high; there is so much information out there and anyone can literally post what they feel like. As parents and educators, we need to know how to raise digital detectives. Our children are digital citizens who will interact with a large quantity of information online. In addition, they…
How To Be a 21st Century Parent
Do you wonder how to be a 21st century parent? Sometime last year, my 11 year old son walked up to my room and said to me “Mummy, I am really scared.” Shocked and scared myself, I asked him – “Why are you scared”? He then sat down very close to and said, “Why do…
How to Navigate Social Media With Your Child
Parents here are some tips on how to navigate social media with your child.
Cyber Security and How to Raise Children Who Understand the Importance
October is Cyber security Awareness Month, and a good time to focus on how to raise children who actually understand the importance of cybersecurity. Cyber security includes knowing how to ensure that we are protected in the cyber world and the online space. It is important aa people of all ages use technology, social media,…
Can a Fake Influencer Influence your Child?
Slowly but surely we are living in a world where the real and the unreal is becoming so blurred you cannot easily draw the line. The idea of a fake influencer who is not real; being able to influence your child might sound like such an absurd question right? However, the reality is that it…
Understanding Types of Screen Time and Why Parents Need a Strategy
There are different types of screen time and understanding this is critical for parents. It will help in being able to create a strategy for their children and family’s digital well-being plan. The reality is that all screen time is not the same. When people refer to screen time, what typically pops into a person’s…
How Instagram is Bad for Teenagers Mental Health
As a parent of teenagers, you have most likely wondered if Instagram or other social media platforms could be bad for your teenager’s mental health. But without any real data or research, and with all the varying information about the real effect on children and teens; most parents are left trying to figure out how…
How Distracted Parenting Is Affecting Children
We all know the ongoing debate of how much screen time is too much, how do we ensure that our children develop well? Perhaps we need to discuss how distracted parenting is affecting children. When it comes to children’s development, parents should worry less about their child’s screen time—and more about their own.
How far will Parents go to Stop Gaming Addiction
Concerns about gaming addiction as a result of excessively playing video games has prompted China’s new video games screen time restriction. China has forbidden under-18’s from playing video games for more than three hours a week. This stringent social intervention is based on the need to pull the plug on a growing addiction to video…