Messaging apps have given all of us an amazing ability to send messages, pictures and video back and forth without spending money on SMS’s. Children have taken up messaging apps with gusto! They can communicate from their mobile devices without a phone plan using just Wi Fi Internet. But not all messaging apps are… Continue Reading
Tumblr is what is known as a micro blogging social media platform, it is available through a browser or via an app downloaded to any mobile device. From Wikipedia “Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website founded by David Karp and owned by Yahoo! Inc. The service allows users to post multimedia and… Continue Reading
I was asked this question today during an interview on Radio 2UE. It’s becoming harder and harder to tell if your child is deleting their browser history, to hide their online behaviour from parents. Apple’s Safari and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer only has history delete in bulk, or by date and time, but the Chrome browser… Continue Reading
Are you thinking of buying a new digital device for a child this holiday season? Possibly an iPad, iPod, Smart Phone or some other mobile device? What sort of things should you consider when choosing your device and setting it up so that it is safer for your child? Note: I said safer…no device that connects… Continue Reading
Children are being exposed to adult content, including violent pornography younger and younger. This most commonly happens when they stumble across it when searching for content with an unfiltered device or app. It is so important that your child is safe when looking up content online when they are on a mobile device. Does your child have… Continue Reading
Guest Post By Will.B Updated for 2020 What is Minecraft? Minecraft is a virtual 3D Lego-like building game for the computer, where the player is free to make anything they want. It is a great way to encourage creativity and helps to build on team skills and working together to reach personal goals. After the… Continue Reading
“Dating” app “Tinder” has had their age restriction increased on the iTunes app store. It was previously 12+ it has now been increased to 17+ as have many other “Dating” apps on the iTunes store recently. There has been quite a bit of negative publicity around Tinder lately in regards to teenagers using it to meet… Continue Reading
Sponsored By Ownfone Perhaps your child is starting to become a little more independent, catching the bus home or being dropped off at parties and after school activities. Parents love the idea of being able to call their younger children to advise about changes of plans or have their child call to remind mum or… Continue Reading
I love this video above. It perfectly shows how modern parents can struggle with screen time and not just in regards to our kids, sometimes it’s US on the screens all the time! It is really important to find time with friends or family where screens do not intrude on your time together. Having a… Continue Reading
I was interviewed by Josh Ochs this week from Safe Smart And Social, and asked for my 3 top tips for staying safe online. Here they are in the video below! See the rest of the interview here: Continue Reading