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Toddlers are at a unique stage of development where they are learning to assert their independence, communicate their needs and feelings, and explore the world around them.
As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate this complex stage, but with the right tools and strategies, it's possible to...
Whether it’s the summer break or during the festive period, the holidays can be a much-needed time for your family to break free of your usual routine. It’s a time when you and your children have the opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and explore different activities that you enjoy...
Parenting in the digital age is bringing new challenges to parents - and children alike.
One of the keys for moving forward as a Digital Parent is to understand the issues and then apply best practices to your family. But attention, don't be afraid to mix and match things up to find something...
When school is out, there is a tendency to take lots of digital breaks.
With long weekends or school vacation my boys are ecstatic, but I am a little bit less so. What begins as good intentions - "we'll go to museums, we'll do arts and crafts, we'll play board games as one big, happy...
Tech Tale: How does a family who loves technology manage tech-free dinners?
Nathalie is the mother of an 8 year old boy and a 13 year old girl. Her children love technology and since they do their homework and household chores with minimal yelling, Nathalie hasn't imposed any strict limits.
But...
I think the question I am asked most by parents is “How can I set screen limits – that work?”
Sometimes the parents explain further in no uncertain terms: “How the hell do I get my kid away from that gaming console?” or “I want my iPad back and I’m sick...
I know what you're thinking: "But what a minute - she's been advocating screen limits for summer, extracurricular activities so the kids won't reach for their tech and now she wants them to play with apps?" No I haven't been out in the sun too long, but I do think that technology - in the...
Tech Tale:
Vanessa is a working mother who uses her laptop and smartphone to conduct business when she’s at home. In between giving her children a bath and preparing dinner, she can often be found skimming her emails on her smartphone or checking the news alerts for updates impacting her...
What is a digital detox?
Basically a detox is just shutting down, turning off and stepping away from technology. A detox, just like a food detox, is a chance to give your body and mind a much needed break or short rest from overindulgence.
And let's face it: we all indulge in our...
Internet, mobile phones and wi-fi connected devices are ubiquitous. And this "everywhere - at all times" Internet access may cause parents to feel frustrated by their lack of concrete technical knowledge and expertise.
So what can you as a parent do to protect your children, when it...
I read this Huffington post article (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/08/how-screen-time-affects-kids_n_5765568.html) that really got me thinking about cartoons and our children. So much so that I knew I needed to write a blogpost about it. The burning issue? Screen...
As a parent of a teenager, you have faced digital challenges all year long, from teenagers multi-tasking on IM, while doing Google searches (and swearing that they are doing homework), watching the latest videos and tweeting at the same time.
Parents of younger children have had a tough year...
