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…
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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…
How to Identify MisInformation
Some of the information shared via the digital world of today are known to be ‘fake’; we will be looking at how we can identify misinformation. The digital world keeps growing every day, and with it grows the tendency of false information to the spread-out. Knowing the truth from the lies is essential in how…
The Importance of Young Digital Leaders
It is essential for us as a society to understand the importance of the younger generation, their exposure to the digital world; and the right way to guide them to become young digital leaders. Young people between the ages of 9-16 will use the internet weekly, while over 60% will access the internet daily. Young…
The Importance of Digital Footprint and How to Monitor it
Parents and society need to let Gen Z become aware of the impacts of the digital world on their lives and future. At our 7th Annual Parenting Conference, we discussed the importance of digital footprint and how to monitor it; we had this discussion with Mr. Isime Esene, the Managing Editor of Y!Naija, who enlightened…
Understanding the Power of the Generation Z in the world
The power of the generation Z cannot and should not be underestimated and this is the reason why we need to understand the Gen Z to be able to adjust to their needs and help nurture them as intentional parents. Generation Z possesses character traits that are peculiar to only their generation and we need…
Parents and Sharenting: 5 Important Things You Need To Know
When it comes to Parents and Sharenting, let us discuss 5 important things parents need to know. Did you know that By the age of five, many children will have had 1,500 photos of them shared online? But what happens when they grow up? We are finding out that not every child appreciates having had…
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…
Why Parenting Styles Matter More in The Digital Age
Why do parenting styles matter more in the digital age? Find out
Trial By Media; The Need to teach children how to positively use it
What is trial by media? we want to talk about it and the need to teach children how to positively use it. What does trial by media mean? Trial by media is the impact of the media on a person’s reputation, by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, before or after the person…