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Spotting AI Trickery in 2026: A Social Media Safety Guide for Parents Australia and Tech-Savvy Families
Spotting deepfakes and AI trickery is now part of tech savvy parenting in Australia. This guide gives practical tips for recognising fake content, protecting teens, and building digital confidence at home. Learn how to guide your family safely through the challenges of social media and AI-generated news; no jargon, just real-world advice.
Jan 154 min read


Unwrapping Devices Without Unravelling: Your Christmas Tech Setup Checklist
This Christmas morning will probably look a lot like last year: wrapping paper carnage, someone looking for batteries, and at least one shiny new device in the hands of an excited kid. The excitement is real, and so is that little knot in your stomach as you wonder what’s actually behind that screen, and whether you’re about to spend the holidays arguing about passwords, apps, or late-night scrolling. Here’s the reality: we want our kids to be safe, savvy, and sensible with t
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Digital Parenting Anxiety in 2025: Why We Feel Watched, Judged and Left Behind
You are not just worried about technology. You are worried about being watched, recorded, misread by systems you never asked for. This is not screen time anxiety. This is digital paranoia. A low hum whispering: who is listening, what is being stored, and how would I know?
Nov 27, 20255 min read


The Algorithm That Has Promised to Keep Our Kids Safe
Every time a platform announces a safety feature, we want to believe it'll work. But there's no algorithm that can replace you as a parent.
Nov 19, 20253 min read


The Screen-Time Paradox
A parent hiding behind the kitchen bench with their phone, a toddler watching TV in their high chair. Welcome to the screen-time paradox.
Nov 5, 20252 min read


“Why Don’t I Look Like That, Cat?”
When a 10-year-old asks why she doesn't look like a filtered influencer, how do you respond? Here's what helped one mum navigate beauty standards, self-image, and the reality behind the screen.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


“I Didn’t Think You’d See That…”
What happens when your child catches you doomscrolling? This honest moment became a turning point for one family learning to model healthy digital habits—and it started with vulnerability, not perfection.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


The Minecraft Meltdown of 4:37pm
A gaming argument turned into a powerful lesson about empathy, fairness, and digital citizenship. Discover how one family transformed conflict into connection using research-backed reflection strategies.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


“Mum, You’re Not Even Watching Me!”
Phubbing, phone snubbing is real, and kids feel it deeply. One mum's wake-up call led to small changes that rebuilt presence and trust. Here's how your family can do the same."
Apr 25, 20252 min read
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