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How to stop children making in-app purchases
Simple account safeguards and a sound method of letting older children spend their pocket money can stop little ones purchasing big on mobile devices - whether inadvertently or deliberately.
Screen time and children
Concerned about how much time your kids are spending in front of screens? We have everything you need to know about time limits, why it's so inviting and how to cut back.
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Why I am disturbed by the massive change in our children's classrooms
Why we must rethink iPads in classrooms.
Emoji aren’t ruining language: they are enriching it
Instead of worrying that emoji is replacing competent language use, we can celebrate that emoji are creating a richer form of online communication.
Five of the best sub-$300 smartphone options for kids
Want an option that won't break the bank? Here are five brands that fit the bill.
Banning mobile phones: what the evidence says
Banning mobile phones in school may seem sensible, but research and similar moves elsewhere suggest a blanket ban may introduce some problems.
Mobile phones to be banned in state primary and secondary schools
The Victorian government has adopted one of the world's toughest stances on mobile phone use in schools.
Warning issued after tablet device burns hole in sleeping boy's mattress
Authorities have urged people 'to be mindful' about the surfaces they charge their devices on overnight.
YouTube's kid issues are very serious - this is why
With YouTube's autoplay algorithm serving up inappropriate content disguised as kid videos, questions are being asked.
Somebody impersonated my child on Instagram - this is what I learned
I was horrified.
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How to know if your child is addicted to video games and what to do about it
The World Health Organisation has classified gaming disorder as an addiction. But it involves more than just playing videogames for hours on end. Here's how to spot it and what you can do about it.
Out of date: most parents struggle to keep up in the digital age
Only 46 per cent of parents feel confident they could help their children deal with serious online problems.
'Sharenting' alert: the risks of sharing pics of your kids online
'Digital kidnapping', where images are taken and misused, is just one of the potential pitfalls of posting photos of your children.
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