Singapore Restricts Smartphones in Secondary Schools
Delighted to see these new guidelines about restricting smart phones and smart watches use in secondary schools in Singapore. This is a positive step to reduce the amount of tech that our young people interact with on a daily basis. My thoughts: ✅The revised guidelines are
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Yana TV interview: From Trailing Spouse to Cybersecurity Expert
Change and re-invention are usually never easy. And yet, with the right attitude, community, and resources we can learn to thrive in our new normal. The last 2 months have had their share of ups and downs, with wrist injuries on both hands due to a
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There’s More to Cyberbullying than Meets the Eye: Could Your Child be a Victim or Bully?
A version of this was published in: https://sg.theasianparent.com/what-is-cyberbullying-kids As children continue to spend longer periods of time online due to the offline dangers posed by COVID-19, they are increasingly exposed to a variety of internet-based dangers. Undoubtedly, new technologies – such as smartphones, tablets, and a
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What is Cyber Parenting?
Posting your child’s pictures on social media: how much is too much? And why can it be dangerous? These important questions and decisions are part of Cyber-Parenting. I discuss these and other issues that arise with keeping our kids safer, happier, and healthier online on Shift
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Cyber-Parenting: The First Step to Your Child’s Online Safety Begins with You
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels 4 May 2021 Are you worried that your child is safe online? I am too! And we are not alone. Online safety of children is increasingly a matter of great concern – and with good reason. Children are exposed to a wide range
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Cyber-Parenting: Keep Our Children Safer in the Post-COVID
Our children are going online at ever-younger ages, and they need our guidance in keeping their cyberspace journey safe and fulfilling. As physical and mental well-being are intrinsically tied to one’s cyberspace experience, it is important for parents and guardians to play an active role in
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