So, your teen has just sent you a text that looks like a string of tiny pictures, and you’re left scratching your head. A smiling face with a halo? A skull? A weirdly placed fruit? Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of teen emoji communication! If you’ve ever felt like you need a secret decoder … Read more
Hey there, fellow digital explorers & parent protectors! Do you ever wish there was a super simple, jargon-free guide to help navigate the tech jungle our kids are growing up in? We do too! That’s why we started ParentTechMadeEasy.co.uk – a friendly website dedicated to giving parents clear, practical, step-by-step help with online safety tools, … Read more
Hey there, fellow digital explorers & parent protectors! Do you ever wish there was a super simple, jargon-free guide to help navigate the tech jungle our kids are growing up in? We do too! That’s why we started ParentTechMadeEasy.co.uk – a friendly website dedicated to giving parents clear, practical, step-by-step help with online safety tools, … Read more
The playground has gone digital. Our kids connect, share, learn, and play online more than ever before. While this brings amazing opportunities, it also means that old problems like bullying have found new, insidious ways to manifest. Cyberbullying – bullying that happens through phones, computers, and online platforms – is a serious issue that can … Read more
For ages, it felt like the online world was a bit of a free-for-all. While amazing in many ways, it also meant kids could easily stumble across nasty stuff, face bullies, or be exposed to things they just weren’t ready for. The Online Safety Act 2023 is the UK government basically saying to the companies … Read more
Scroll, scroll, swipe, laugh, share… TikTok. If you have children, chances are you’re familiar with the catchy sounds and short videos emanating from their screens. It’s the digital playground where trends are born, dances are learned, and seemingly all their friends hang out. It can be creative, funny, and connect kids socially. But alongside the … Read more
