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News Literacy for Tweens and Teens: Empowering Young Minds in the Digital Age
James Whitaker April 29, 2025

In our rapid-fire digital age, distinguishing fact from fiction is crucial. This holds especially true for today’s youth. News literacy is an essential skill for tweens and teens. It equips them to navigate the information flood they face daily. Digital natives, young people, digest a media buffet every hour. This makes media comprehension vital for Read More

How to Create a Family Media Plan That Everyone Follows
James Whitaker April 27, 2025

Creating a family media plan is more important than ever in today’s digital age. As technology is now a big part of our lives, it’s important to set boundaries. Establishing digital rules can help keep media use healthy and balanced. This guide helps you understand how to create a family media plan that everyone can Read More

Board Games That Promote Learning and Family Bonding
James Whitaker April 13, 2025

In a world where screens are everywhere, it’s crucial to find screen-free activities. These can help with learning and bring families closer together. Board games are a classic way to have fun. They offer entertainment and teach valuable skills, too. They provide a unique chance for families to come together, connect meaningfully, and develop key Read More

Recognising Screen Addiction and When to Intervene
James Whitaker April 8, 2025

In today’s digital age, screens have become an integral part of our daily lives. Screens are everywhere, filling our lives, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. Their presence keeps growing. Technology brings many benefits, like connecting people, providing entertainment, and sharing information. But it also presents big challenges, especially for kids. This blog Read More

Understanding the Algorithms Behind Their Feeds: A Guide to Media Literacy for Kids
James Whitaker April 5, 2025

Today, kids are growing up with social media as a big part of their lives. Kids are always sharing selfies on Instagram and watching viral videos on TikTok. They interact with many digital platforms all the time. Every post, like, and share hides a complex system: social media algorithms. These algorithms decide what content shows Read More

How to Talk to Kids About Influencers: A Media Literacy Guide for Parents
James Whitaker April 1, 2025

Today, kids have more access to different media platforms than ever before. YouTube and TikTok are more than just fun places. They also create a new type of star: the influencer. Parents must know how digital role models affect our kids. This blog will explore why talking about influencers with your kids is important. You’ll Read More

Setting Up Family-Friendly Browser Filters: A Comprehensive Guide
James Whitaker March 31, 2025

In today’s digital age, ensuring children have a safe online experience is paramount. Kids have the internet at their fingertips, and they can quickly find harmful or inappropriate content. Family-friendly browser filters help protect young users and act as a digital safeguard. In this guide, we will look at why setting up these filters is Read More