Social-media safety

A parent holds a phone in the foreground while a child sits blurred in the background, highlighting how alarming headlines about screens, phones and social media can overshadow the real need for calm, research-based guidance for families.

Best Digital Parenting Advice for Australian Families (Without the Panic)

There is a particular kind of parenting spiral that starts with a headline. One minute your child is happily watching a show or building in Minecraft, and the next you’re hit with “screens are ruining childhood”. Suddenly, a normal family moment feels like a crisis. This post cuts through panic-based digital parenting advice and replaces it with context, better questions, and practical strategies that actually work in real Australian family life.

21 hours ago6 min read

Mum looking at a smartphone with a concerned expression, illustrating social media safety for teens in Australia and how parents can respond to stranger contact online.

Social Media Safety for Teens in Australia: What to Do When You Discover They’re Talking to a Stranger

Found your teen talking to a stranger online? A calm guide for Australian parents, red flags to watch for, and two free downloads to help you respond.

Feb 174 min read