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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.
Great guide by Common Sense Media on Instagram, explaining the lingo such as “Finstas” and “Rinstas”
Read full article here
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
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
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/
Check out my recent blog for Laya Healthcare's Hub Thrive "Children and their Smartphones"
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/family/childrenandtheirsmartphones/
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
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 :)
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.
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.
Irish Examiner article on Agreement
Reporter Seán Dunne
