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Screen time Dilemma: Television or Tablets ?

Screen time now is an essential part of our children’s life. Especially after the pandemic and having to use those electronics on a daily basis. In general, those electronics are a double-edged weapon. When used correctly, it is very beneficial. But when used recklessly with no supervision, it will have a very bad impact. This ...

Managing Screen Time Over School Break

Any school break is also known as the Screens Tsunami. However, whether you're on a packed plane trying to keep your toddler from having a meltdown or a working mom stuck inside with three kids during the hot hours of the day, screens might come across as a necessity — especially during the holidays when ...

Internet Safety for Kids: How to Create it?

At this time and age, we use the internet for almost everything. We use it on a daily basis to socialize, stay informed, find information, book flights, and shop. And because of the pandemic, the internet is now attached fully to our kids’ education. So, yes. It does have many benefits. But still, it can ...

Use Chores to Build Up Your Kids’ Sense of Responsibility

Many mums agree that teaching children to clean their rooms is important. Not only does it build up their kids’ sense of responsibility, but it also makes their lives easier. Many experts agree that giving chores to children helps make them more confident and independent. But as a mum, how can I get my children ...

How to Use Video Games to Enhance School Performance?

Video games are a big trend amongst children. Most of our kids love them and want to spend time playing them. As parents, that might be a little concerning and we might even associate it with negative behaviors or bad school performance. Some might even say that bad school performance is directly related to kids ...

What Gadgets Does Your Child Need This School Year?

Gadgets are something that teachers and parents often struggle to find a balance for, while they are essential for children these days due to the lives that they are living, and with the Co-vid crisis they become even more necessary. However, they need to be used with consideration and purchased with thought. Some gadgets are not ...

Screen Time – Limits, Boundaries and Safety

In this new era, children are surrounded by technology and have more access to technology than ever before. This is something that should be celebrated and harnessed but it is also something that should be monitored and used in a safe way with clear boundaries. Here is what we, as mums, need to know about ...

10 Best Films to Watch with Your Toddlers

Watching television with children is not as bad as parents would think if it is done right. If you watch selected films and shows in moderation, it can actually be very good for your kids. And many parents ask "what films to watch with my toddler?". We have the answers here! 1. Curious George Running ...

Top 10 Parenting Resolutions for the New Year

Parenting is not about striving for perfection. Yet, a new year gives us an opportunity to get over our past parenting blunders and start afresh. Here is a list of top parenting resolutions to get you started. New Year Resolutions are those promises that we annually make to ourselves, but invariably end up breaking ...

Social Media and Kids: The Reality of Virtual Reality

It can all get too much sometimes. Especially when your seven-year-old turns to you one day and asks for a phone! Not just any phone, a very specific model of a very specific brand. These kids know their stuff. If not a phone, then some other gadget or device where they will have access to ...