There are literally hundreds of thousands of apps available for us to download to our smartphones and tablets. The choice is incredible with apps for all kinds of things, from keeping us organised with shopping lists, travel lists, find a quote, manage our business, play a game, apps to find a date (or meet a stranger) , to apps that tell you when its a good time to go to the bathroom during a … [Read more...]
The Connected Family: 5 Fab ideas for safer social media FUN
Author and online reputation educator Fiona Lucas shares 5 ways to balance “real” life and social media to connect with your family for the best of both worlds! Families are so busy these days that it may seem easier for parents to leave children playing with smartphones, ipads and other devices to keep them entertained. These devices and online games can be highly addictive and once habits … [Read more...]
Should we be concerned about the effects of Social Media and Smartphones on our children?
Once upon a time the first telephones were feared for invasion of privacy or that sounds from telephones could make you deaf or turn you mad! Initially seen as toys, telephones were soon seen to be vital for delivering messages quickly and assisting people in times of need. Rather than seeing the "doom and gloom" side of modern communications technology, I believe that we need to embrace it … [Read more...]
Mobile devices and your child’s safety Infograph
As parents we do what we can to try and protect our children; but when it comes to the internet and mobile devices, it really comes down to diligent parenting. The only way to be 100% sure of what your child is doing on mobile devices is to actually observe them, but I know this is not practical. How do we keep them safe when they can access the web and various appplications and online games … [Read more...]
