Concerns regarding usage of social media apps by primary school students When it comes to cyber security concerns, a lot of focus is often placed on gaming or internet access that is centred around children being exposed to content they should not see or that is violent, sexualised or not age appropriate. This kind of content however can also be passed on by other student friends whose parents may not have as tight controls on their children’s usage of the internet. There are many reasons...

I am constantly looking at ways to let more and more parents know that they are not alone and that with some simple strategies in place all parents can enjoy raising their family and have peace and love to dominate their family's everyday interactions. Throughout the parenting journey you will of course come across situations in which you won't know what to do. These are the times when you will need to go out and find the answers. That means finding what strategies will work for you and your...

I recently came across this article which I’m sure many of us can relate to. Sometimes when we argue with our children we get so wrapped up in conflict and become so busy taking things personally. The key is to sift through the emotions and remember that all negative behaviour is a form of communication and if our children get into a habit of communicating their needs in an unhealthy way it is our job as parents to lovingly show them a better way to fulfill those needs. “Eleven-year-old...