Once upon a time, friendships bloomed in parks, at sleepovers and during long bike rides around the neighbourhood. Now, they often begin with a follow. While technology has changed how children connect, it hasn’t erased their need for genuine friendship. With the right balance of curiosity and guidance, you can help your child build real-world connections that thrive both on and offline...
I’ve always been pretty relaxed about my children using devices. They both do a lot of sports clubs that keep them busy, and I love that they spend time each week with different groups of friends.
I think tech is here to stay, so my attitude has always been that I want my children to grow up knowing how to use it responsibly. But recently, I noticed things might have slipped a little...