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…
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Is Roblox safe for children? Parents want to know
Imagine if your child is exposed to mature, sexual and inappropriate content in a video game. As a result of some recent reports, parents want to know if Roblox is safe for children to play. Popular gaming platform Roblox is under scrutiny over “condo games” that could expose young users to naked figures, simulated sex and…
Parents and Dangerous Hashtags what you need to know
While social media is here to stay, parents can unknowingly use dangerous hashtags to expose their children to danger. These hashtags can be a red flag for the wrong type of audience. Yes, your babies are cute while taking a bubble bath or running around without a diaper. The sight of little Tony or Tami…
What you Need to Know About Digital Citizenship for Parents and Children
Digital citizenship for parents and children refers to the responsible use of technology. It is necessary for anyone who uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level. This is literally everyone today, including parents and children. People have always been influenced by what others think. However, in recent years,…
Importance Of Social Media Etiquette For Teens
Parents rising up to the responsibility of teaching children about social media etiquette is crucial in this age. It is no news that employers, scholarship boards, and colleges now make background checks on their potential candidates’ social media platforms. In addition to cases of cyberbullying and password breaches, posting embarrassing and implicating contents on social…
5 Brilliant Ways to Avoid Screen Time Meltdown this Summer
As the summer-long holidays commence around the world, it is certainly different this year. Parents are actively looking for ways to engage their children during the lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Many physical summer camps have been cancelled. And one of the big concerns is how to avoid screen time meltdowns this…
The Dark Psychology Of Social Media
What is the dark psychology of social media? New innovations come with high excitement but we rarely consider the downside of such innovations. Inventors also generally push the positive narratives without clear information on the limitations. The advent of social media Some decades ago, no one considered that we can communicate virtually as we do…
How Social Media can Encourage Beauty Sickness
We have always been fascinated by the beauty and desire to be beautiful is a basic instinct. So what is so different today and how can social media encourage beauty sickness? The difference is the immense pressure to change how you look to fit in. At the core, it is the interactivity and connectedness of…
The Future of Jobs and Top Secrets Parents Need to Know
What is the future of jobs all about and why does it seem confusing for parents? One reason is that Parents have to navigate raising their children for a future that seems to change faster than ever before. The future of jobs can be categorised as the rapidly changing nature of jobs. Many industries have…
5 Tips You Need to Protect your Child’s Digital footprint
Everyone has a digital footprint if you have any online activity, and this includes our children from a young age. There are steps that children and parents can take, now, which will significantly reduce a child’s digital footprint. Below are some of the tips and key steps that you need to be aware of. Tips…