If Only They'd Told Me Podcast

51: Top Tips for Children and Technology

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Nat was joined by husband Matt in the studio this week, to discuss 5 top tips for keeping children safe on-line and in front of screens. In the age of iPads, iPhones and the opportunity to be constantly 'plugged in', what are the impacts on our kids and how can we parents keep things positive?

Our 5 tips are:

  1. Be aware of screen time & content. Education vs.entertainment. Are your children just consuming or are they also creating?
  2. Be in the same room
  3. Know your devices, and how to restrict their access
  4. Who's device is who's? What are your family rules?
  5. Role model good behaviour

    6. Online Resources

    Screen time:

    • http://screentimeapp.com/
    • https://www.rescuetime.com/

      • Chidproofing your iPad:

      • http://ipad.about.com/od/ipad-family/a/How-To-Childproof-Your-iPad.htm
      • http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/child-proof-your-ipad-or-iphone-1139928
      • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YPF_ErOj0Y

        • Other:

        • http://momswithapps.com/ - good ideas for educational apps
        • Get connected with John Cowan - The Parenting Place. Practical tips for managing the risks of young people being online.
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          If Only They'd Told Me PodcastBy Natalie Cutler-Welsh & Jacqui Lockington