Social media is a big part of our world. It’s a great way for families all over the world to stay in touch with one another, but at what age should children be given access to social media? Just to clarify social media to me are platforms such as You Tube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.…
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What to do if you experience Cyber Bullying
Read moreYesterday I wrote about a post sharing other bloggers experiences of cyber bullying. You can read it here. Following on from this post, I wanted to share with you some help and advice on what you can do if you, or someone you know has experienced cyber bullying. What is Cyber Bullying? Cyberbullying or cyberharassment…
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6 ways parents should deal with cellular children
Read morePxhere Kids are as advanced as ever before. Ask them to pick up a phone and teach you the ins and outs of an IP address and they’ll do it in a flash. While most parents will think “why can’t you do that with the dishes?” the point is kids are surrounded by technology. Mums…
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How will the children whose mums share every moment of their lives online feel when they grow up?
Read moreOoo, now this is an interesting topic to cover! I’ve previously written about ‘sharenting‘ – the art of sharing way too many photos of your children online, and it seems that this particular trend is on the rise. We’re all friends with them. The mum on Facebook who shares every milestone her child reaches. The…
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Child Bloggers and Vloggers – How do you decide upon the right age?
Read moreOur twins are four years old, soon to be five in the new year. They enjoy watching a variety of videos on You Tube Kids such as Fireman Sam, My Little Pony, Mille and Mollie, and more! They also like to watch videos of people talking dolls and characters such as Anna and Elsa from…
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The friend who didn’t take photos!
Read moreOMG! I went to the farm a few weeks ago with a friend of mine and her children. Can you believe that she didn’t take photos of our days out?! What a weirdo! Haha! Oh wait a minute. Maybe, I’m the weirdo? Since when did it become normal to photograph every moment of every minute…
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Survival tips for keeping your blog alive when on holiday
Read moreIt’s probably the last thing on your mind when on holiday, but some bloggers, like me, who post every day, aside from the occasional weekend, like to ensure that their blog continues to run normally even when the blogger themselves are on holiday. It’s not essential. You don’t have to blog whilst you’re on holiday.…
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Is social media making you a grumpy mum?
Read morePictures of perfectly clean houses with everything in its place. Happy children playing and sharing toys together nicely. Not a single food stain on their clothes to be seen. The seemingly perfect life of others. It’s funny how we view other people’s pictures on social media and compare them to our lives. A picture of…
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New Health Social Media Website Launches – Pow Health
Read moreWhen one of my girls is unwell, the first place I go is the internet. Searching for symptoms, looking for images and visiting forums for advice. Before the internet existed and also for those who don’t have internet access, such as my mother-in-law, they often resort to medical books for advice. I can’t remember the…