Is Tinder Safe For Children? Tinder is a “Dating App” with over 40 million users. Some refer to it as a “Hook Up” App. It certainly is NOT suitable for children. Tinder was until recently rated 12yrs+ on the iTunes store, it is now rated 17+years . Despite the age rating many teens are still using it,… Continue Reading
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New Facebook Messenger Privacy Settings
I’ve been overwhelmed with questions in regard to Facebook Messenger, and the settings are changing all the time. Whilst I do try to help where I can, I don’t work for Facebook and put this post out to help folks with the settings. If you don’t see the answer to your question here, or in… Continue Reading
Selfies And Teens Leonie Smith On “The Living Room”
Seems everyone is having fun with “Selfies” these days. Unless you’ve been living under a rock …you would know that the term “Selfie” is taking a photo of yourself alone or with friends with your own camera. Is is narcissistic or self obsessed or just good fun? I was featured in this video about… Continue Reading
Should You Approach The Parents Of Your Child’s Cyber Bully?
It was a cold and windy night at Mimosa Public school, but the audience was really warmed up to the topic of how to be confident parents in the digital space! Lots of great questions and also some advice asked around Cyber Bullying. One question from an audience member was – Question: Should you contact the… Continue Reading
“Dating” App Tinder Changes Age Restriction To 17+ On iTunes
“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
Instagram Is NOT Safe For Kids!
Instagram is a lovely app….for adults. Yes it’s available for teens aged 13+ but here’s the thing. Instagram is really a search engine for billions of images. Your child can search for anything on Instagram, cats, celebrities, dogs, funny photos and ….porn. Instagram is also a photo sharing and messaging app. For cyber savvy parents… Continue Reading
Facebook Identity Theft Scam On The Rise!
There’s a very nasty scam going around on Facebook that seems to be on the increase! A friend of yours messages/P.M’s you on Facebook, and after asking after your health starts to talk to you about winning lots of money, $50,000.00, in one example. If you keep chatting with them you could be persuaded to click… Continue Reading
Monument Valley Game Review
This is a beautiful touch screen game (iPhone and iPad) from ustwo Studio Ltd and great for the whole family. Monument Valley is an M.C Escher inspired game featuring complex “monuments” staircases and platforms, where you have to move your female character around and through the game to get through doorways and to button like… Continue Reading
Screen Time, How To Keep It Balanced
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
Great Video Games To Play With Your Kids!
At my presentations I often mention a few computer games that I love to play by myself and with my kids. Playing video or computer games with your kids is a great way to start to understand their love of the digital world, and it can help open up conversations around online and offline gaming… Continue Reading