The Risks of Sharenting

Sharenting is the act of parents oversharing personal information about their children on social media. While it may seem harmless, there are a number of risks associated with sharenting. One of the biggest risks of sharenting is that it can lead to identity theft....
Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

Deciding when you can give your child their first phone and also allow them to have access to the internet, social media and apps can be a source of anxiety. You may not feel your child is ready for that much access to the digital world. Below are some things to ask...
Recognise the signs of Cyberbullying: The Tech Mom

Recognise the signs of Cyberbullying: The Tech Mom

By  Kudzai Nyahanana In today’s connected world, your child is constantly surrounded by social media and smartphones. Children have now become the driving force in the creation of new tools for interaction with their peers, and are avid adopters of sites...
Protecting your teen

Protecting your teen

There are steps you can take to encourage the responsible use of social media and limit some of its negative effects. Consider these tips: Set reasonable screen time limits. Talk to your teen about how to avoid letting social media interfere with his or her...
Is Social Media Hurting Our Children?

Is Social Media Hurting Our Children?

According to a study published by the Guardian, three out of four children as young as 12 dislike their bodies and are embarrassed by the way they look, increasing to eight in 10 young people aged 18 to 21. The findings come from a major new study warning that social...
How Media Use Can Affect Your Child

How Media Use Can Affect Your Child

Media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think and behave. This is why it’s essential to understand the risks & benefits of digital media use and how to keep them in balance for your family. Benefits of digital media usage Brings information...
12 Internet safety tips for Parents

12 Internet safety tips for Parents

By Kudzai Nyahanana Keep your child safe online by considering the following tips: Teach your child to use the internet and tech safely and positively. Set boundaries. This can be done by blocking access to certain sites and using other filtering software. Teach your...
5 Ways Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health

5 Ways Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health

1. Social Media Causes Low-Self Esteem Research shows that the more time people spend on Facebook and Instagram, the more they compare themselves socially. This social comparison is linked, among other things, to lower self-esteem and higher social anxiety. 2. Too...