For years I’ve been writing and talking about the potential pitfalls that the online world harbors, sharing ways to ‘Be Safe in Cyberspace’.  So it may come as a relief to know that there numerous ways of using the power of the Internet positively and to our advantage. And today, I’d like to share how […]

  1. What is Qooh.me? A social site that is very popular with children, Qooh.me (pronounced as Q.me) allows anonymous people to ask any question to those who create an account. It is a platform where users from around the world can ask and answer questions, anonymously. The person asking questions doesn’t need to join […]

In today’s digital world, more and more children are glued to their devices- smartphones, tablets, TVs and other screen-based devices, consuming more and more of their time and attention. Passive screen time is replacing reading, playing, socializing and problem-solving. Screens keep your child quiet and occupied, but too much screen time can be detrimental, leading […]

It was my interaction with a young, nine year old, who was terribly bullied while playing PUBG an online multiplayer game that led me to delve deeper into the nuances of the game. Players Unknown Battle Grounds, better known as PUBG, is a game wherein up to 100 players parachute down to a deserted map […]

Today, I have some very valuable information to share. While most parents understand Facebook, there are very few who understand Instagram – a photo sharing social networking app. And that’s the reason why more and more children prefer having an account on Instagram, instead of Facebook. Although, the legal age for accessing these sites is […]

Today, I’d like to share information about Musical.ly. For those who are unfamiliar (which most likely includes people over 25), Musical.ly is a popular social media platform that allows users create and share 15-second videos of them, lip syncing to various sound clips. On the face of it, Musical.ly simply feels like a kids’ digital […]