[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] Everything can be found on the Internet! Learning to search the Internet is a very important skill for young people. There is so much knowledge in the world today and most of it can be found in ONE place – the Internet! From web pages to forums, social media sites, Pinterest groups,…
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The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age – Managing Distractions from Social Media
[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] YouTube Children love the endless choices they have on the platform. From games & music videos to Running Man, there are so much to look forward to. And you do not have to search very hard! Recommendations, special channels, email alerts are pushed to every user. We are entertained whenever, wherever and whatever! “There is never a…
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The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age – Social Media & Online Privacy
[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] “How much can a stranger find out about my child online?” Search for your child’s name in the following sites. What did you find? What can you find? 1. Facebook 2. Google.com 3. YouTube I searched my teenage girl and found her information on a few social media websites: Facebook. Google+, YouTube,…
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The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age – Social Media & Online Friendships
[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] “Is your child using Social Media to Interact with Online Strangers?” Practically every single Internet user in the world uses social media platforms today. 1. Toddlers watching YouTube 2. Preschoolers huddling over multiplayer Minecraft games 3. Primary school children sharing photos & chatting over WhatsApp 4. Early teens consuming & sharing content…
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The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age – A “Real-Life” June Holidays
“School’s out & Holidays are in! Where is your child heading this vacation?” A quick scan of the top gaming websites indicate widespread entertainment options in the June holidays, ranging from tournaments in League of Legends & Blackshot, special events in Maple Story, crowds of children on Growtopia and the every-popular Minecraft & Clash of…
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The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age – Improving the Quality of Children’s Screen Time
What is your child doing when he uses devices and “screens”? Are there ways to choose “better” screen time? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend less than 2 hours of daily screen time for primary school children. It goes on to state that these should be “high-quality content”. How can parents choose “high quality…
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