If Only They'd Told Me Podcast

Nat was joined by husband Matt in the studio this week, to discuss 5 top tips for keeping children safe on-line and in front of screens. In the age of iPads, iPhones and the opportunity to be constantly 'plugged in', what are the impacts on our kids and how can we parents keep things positive? Our 5 tips are: Be aware of screen time & content. Education vs.entertainment. Are your children just consuming or are they also creating? Be in the same room Know your devices, and how to restrict their access Who's device is who's? What are your family rules? Role model good behaviour Online Resources Screen time: http://screentimeapp.com/ https://www.rescuetime.com/ Chidproofing your iPad: http://ipad.about.com/od/ipad-family/a/How-To-Childproof-Your-iPad.htm http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/child-proof-your-ipad-or-iphone-1139928 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YPF_ErOj0Y Other: http://momswithapps.com/ - good ideas for educational apps Get connected with John Cowan - The Parenting P