Check out my recent blog for Laya Healthcare's Hub Thrive "Children and their Smartphones"
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/family/childrenandtheirsmartphones/
Common Sense Media Article: Apps to Watch out for in 2019
Great Article by Common Sense Media on some new and popular Apps for 2019. Read full article here https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/apps-to-watch-out-for-in-2019
Today Show with Maura and Dathi
On the couch with Maura and Dathi and the wonderful Author Niamh Ahern
Had a fantastic day @RTE on the Today Show with Maura and Dathi with Author Niamh Ahern, talking about Niamh’s book “Timmys Technology Troubles” and Screen Time.
Niamh’s first book “Timmy’s Technology Troubles” is an exceptional, necessary and must read book. The perfect book to assist parents and children in understanding the impact of technology and managing our use.
Also got to meet the fabulous James Patrice :)
Internet Safety Presentation in Microsoft Ireland
Enjoying a break @ the “digital lake” :)
I had a fantastic day with the “Modern Parents and Guardians Group” in Microsoft Ireland this week. Thank you all so much for inviting me to your gorgeous premises and for your interest and enthusiasm in protecting our children online. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Clarecastle National School Internet & Technology Use Agreement
Congrats to all @ Clarecastle National School for implementing their Internet and Technology Use Agreement. This agreement was informed by students, parents, teachers and the BOM and serves to help and support both students and parents in managing the use of technology. It was a pleasure to work with you on this and I hope it continues to go from strength to strength.
“Parents give ringing endorsement to school’s phone ban”
Irish Examiner article on Agreement
Irish Daily Mail coverage of Clarecastle National School Agreement
Reporter Seán Dunne
"How to protect kids from 'Fortnite' scams" from Common Sense Media
With ‘Fortnite” still remaining the most popular game with our young people, it is important children and parents alike are aware of some of the risks.
Check out the following article from Common Sense Media on how to avoid some of the scams associated with “Fortnite”https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-protect-your-kid-from-fortnite-scams
Clare Joint Local Policing Committee Internet Safety Evening
A huge thanks to Councillor Mary Howard and the Clare JPC for organising an Internet Safety Evening for parents/guardians in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis.
Social Media Anxiety
Check out my recent blog for Laya Healthcare's Hub Thrive "Social Media Anxiety"
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/family/socialmediaanxiety/
UCC CPD "Social Media and Children: Challenges for Professionals"
Registration now open for UCC CPD Course "Social Media and Children: Challenges for Professionals".
This one-day event is aimed at social workers, psychologists, youth workers, club leaders, sports coaches or any other professionals working with children.
See here for more detail
UCC Social Media & Students: Challenges for Teachers
Fantastic day with those who attended the Social Media CPD in UCC. Thanks to everyone involved.