She justifies her snooping by saying she pays for the phones A North Carolina mother has kicked off a heated debate on social media after revealing she regularly checks her teenagers’ phones. Laura Muse openly admitted to confiscating her son and daughter’s phones before bedtime, not only so they get a proper night’s sleep but […]
1 year ago
Your child getting their very first phone is a big step If they’re a young teenager, you’ll obviously want them to still have supervision so they can stay safe online. Luckily, Dr David Coleman has some top tips for parents who are giving their child their first phone. Monitoring software It’s important to check up […]
1 year ago
It’s only a matter of time before parents face the decision of whether or not to buy their child or teen a phone. As soon as their peers begin arriving to school with their smartphones in hand, the pressure is on to let your child join the trend. However, Beatrice Moise, a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist […]
1 year ago
This is likely a concern for many parents In the age of technology, it’s understandable that our phone usage may have a trickle-down effect on our children. From educational games to entertaining programmes, screen time has all but taken over playtime. One parent knows this reality all too well as they confessed to Newstalk the […]
1 year ago
A mum whose 10-month-old is already addicted to playing with phones has asked other parents for advice on how to navigate the digital landscape as her child grows. Every child will arrive at an age where they want and need a phone to contact their parents – most importantly – and their friends. But with […]
2 years ago
Sleep disorders are rising in children and the cause could be something we all use every day. The number of children being admitted to hospital for sleep disorders has risen over the last few years and medical experts believe it is due to the overuse of digital devices. They also felt that too much screen […]
4 years ago