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Approaching mobile technologies with an open-mind and demystifying the use of the mobile phones by today's youth.

Cape Town, South Africa
Joined February 2011
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Digital schooling has arrived in Japan! Take a look at how these preschools are bringing technology into the classroom: ow.ly/UDHl30mepSc
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Thinking of having a family movie night? Here are some tips to make it fun for the whole family! ow.ly/m70O30m5YuI
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the scary news about social media? Take a look at this great article on how to deal with this issue: ow.ly/IxuL30m0Mw2
Instagram has published an amazing new guide specifically focused on helping parents help their kids use the service responsibly. Read the guide here: ow.ly/QPea30lN58P
Social media expert Emma Sadleir says that children under 14 years are far too young to be exposed to smartphones and some of the content available online. Read the full article here: ow.ly/fozs30lHOxY
The French Parliament has recently approved a bill that prohibits smartphone usage among children of primary, junior and middle-school. What are your thoughts on this? ow.ly/fNVt30lCfZr
At what age should your children get their first cellphone? Take a look this story and let us know what you think. Is 11 too young? ow.ly/CdUO30lxiEo
Have you ever wondered if movies can build your child’s character? Well, Common Sense Media has done the research for you and they’ve even got some recommendations for you and your family! Take a look: ow.ly/eZKL30lntwF
Have you wondered when you should introduce your children to social media? Here’s some advice: ow.ly/Y0wQ30ljyBB
Our most recent blog post looks at the realities of virtual reality and its potential effects on children. Take a look and let us know your thoughts on VR. We would love to hear from you! ow.ly/UJ8v30l7OFM
Are your kids crazy about Fortnite? Now’s your chance to find out what all the fuss is about and what parents need to be aware of. drkristygoodwin.com/whats-al…
Does your teen have too much screen time before bed? New research suggests that it’s time to put the smartphones away at night, and for good reason! Take a look at these recent findings: parent24.com/Teen_13-18/Deve…
Did you know the truth behind tech-obsession? Take a look at our most recent article on the science behind it. We've also got some tips to make sure you and your family aren't controlled by your devices. parentscorner.org.za/2018/07…
Should your children stay away from the Yellow app? ow.ly/vp2b30f03yv
Do our "sharenting" habits shape our kids’ behaviour? drkristygoodwin.com/2017/08/…
Teaching your kids how to deal with internet trolls is a valuable skill! parent24.com/Teen_13-18/Deve…
Screens and sleep patterns – here’s what you need to know! drkristygoodwin.com/2017/07/…
When should you introduce social media to your children? drkristygoodwin.com/2017/05/…
Take a look at some of these apps designed to make maths engaging for kids! parent24.com/Learn/Primary-s…