If you are thinking of getting a smart speaker this Christmas, Caroline Knorr from Common Sense Media has some good advice.
You can read the article here and see more advice for parents at Common Sense Media
Book: "Sam and Sue Learn About Cybersafety"
I was delighted to get my hands on a copy of “Sam and Sue Learn About Cybersafety” this week. This beautifully illustrated book address one of the central themes in my workshops with students and parents -that is parental involvement. It provides parents/guardians/teachers with tips at the beginning of the book, outlining the 4 main rules of cybersafety. Thanks to Educational Psychologist Ann Linehan, who was commissioned by Health and Safety Publications Ltd to write this book, these rules are brought to life in a way children will not only understand but also relate to based on their online experiences. I particularly like the discussion section at the end of the book, which encourages the conversation about cybersafety to continue. Looking forward to more Sam and Sue adventures in the Children’s Safety Series.
For more information and to get your hands on a copy of “Sam and Sue Learn about Cybersafety” see https://samandsue.com/
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Smart Devices by Common Sense Media
Smart devices are increasingly becoming common place in our homes. In recent workshops with children at National School Level I have been asked questions such as “is it okay to talk to “Alexa” even though I don’t really know who she is?” “Is Alexa always right?”
The following guide from Common Sense Media is a great read for parents who have, or are considering introducing, smart technology in the home. Conversation is key, and this may help to start one.
Common Sense Media: Instagram Guide
Great guide by Common Sense Media on Instagram, explaining the lingo such as “Finstas” and “Rinstas”
Read full article here
Common Sense Media: Parents Guide to YouTube
Check out Common Sense Media guide to YouTube, offering parents lots of advice on how to make their child’s YouTube experience safer.
Read the full article here
Article by Common Sense Media: Online Challenges
Great article by Common Sense Media on “challenges” our children are exposed to online and advice on how to discuss same with our children. Quite topical given the recent publicity of the ‘Momo Challenge’
Read full article here
Your Internet Safety Guide Part 2
Thanks to the team at Laya Healthcare, we have completed a second guide for parents on Internet Safety.
You can download the guide by clicking on the image below and read more articles/see videos at Laya Healthcare’s Hub Thrive https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/family/
Laya Healthcare Blog Thrive "Children and their smartphones"
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 :)