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‘Mom-ing’ it online (how social media can both help and hurt your momhood)
Does social media ever get you down?...
How I got my toddler back on books after she got a taste of screen time
Eight clever and creative ideas for making reading time as fascinating as 'Frozen'...
How to raise a happy child in the digital age
We need to rewrite the rules for the digital age...
How to manage your family’s screen-time use
How to protect sleep, attention and family relationships...
5 Important ways that moms influence their kids
They have your sense of humour, your mannerisms - and many of the attitudes and ideas you pass ...
Parents: Why watching TV and movies is better together
Co-viewing tips to promote learning and bonding...
Parents: How to balance media time with real time
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing ...
Will technology make my child fat, dumb or mean?
Let's debunk some myths...
5 Conversations to have with your kids after ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Families can talk about everything from grief and mourning to the power of courage and teamwork...
13 Online challenges your child already knows about
From the Momo Challenge to the Mannequin Challenge, internet stunts can be funny - or completely frightening - ...
When good role models go bad
Grab the headlines, and make them teachable moments...
Violence, crime and war – how to talk to your kids about the ‘hard stuff’
These tips and conversation starters can help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics...
Empathy, manners AND other skills tech might be eroding (and what to do about it)
If you're drowning in devices, but politeness is in short supply, it's time to get back to basics...
How to tell relatives, teachers, babysitters (and even your spouse) your screen time rules
If you have strong preferences about what and when your child consumes media, you need to speak up ...
Here’s what parents need to know about social media and anxiety
Learn to recognise the warning signs of anxiety disorder and help your kid keep social media use healthy ...
How our teenage girls are seeking approval online
From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image...
How different types of violence in movies affects kids
As a parent, it's best to pay attention to your kids' behaviour after watching violent movies and ask ...
8 Tips for a (nearly) tech-free holiday
Tips for having travel and tech co-exist...
Let’s talk about teens and sexting
Teens may "sext" to show off or prove their love...
10 Ways to tell if you’re a ‘millennial mom’
If your baby's first words were "Gimme iPhone, Mommy," you're probably a millennial mom...
