Marika Guggisberg, asks how can parents teach their children to be safe online when many teenagers use mobile phones and social media almost constantly. Children are gaining access to these devices and platforms at increasingly younger ages. This is a challenge for parents who need to...
Our generation of parents is trailblazing what it means to raise kids that have access to the internet. That includes everything from social media and online pornography, to violence and trolls....
The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has released a bunch of great resources for parents and teachers on this day designated 'Safer Internet Day' 2020 to promote online safety issue with children, parents, teachers and the wider community. Their website not only covers general eSafety but also...
NBN Co’s STEMpreneur initiative, in partnership with the Australian Business Council Network (ABCN) assisted eight participating schools across Australia to develop a business idea to overcome a challenge in their community. New research revealing how access to fast broadband and new education techniques is helping to...
Amazing Evolution: The Journey of Life by Anna Claybourne & Wesley Robins, Illustrator (Ivy Press, Murdoch Children’s Books, HB, RRP$29.99) Age Group 9-12 years This book is fascinating—clearly organised and illustrated in a very informative way. From Chapter 1: What is Evolution to Chapter 4: Evolution in...
Most people who use social media have different levels of comfort about sharing photos of their kids....
Tech is a great learning tool. This Queensland childcare and kindy non-profit shows how you can use it with your kids....
Are you one of the 50% of parents who worry their kids spend too much time online? Don’t be, says children’s technology expert, Dr Kristy Goodwin. Her tips point the way to a guilt-free techno-life....
CHILD magazines' Digital Editor Barbara O’Reilly wonders how many parents have stopped to consider the dangers presented by leaving a child to navigate the digital world, unsupervised and without guidance....
Technology is a fact of life for families these days - but do you feel confident that you’re keeping your kids safe online, plus making sure they’re accessing quality content on their iPad? We share some simple life hacks for parents of digital natives....
