by AskSonnie | Jul 29, 2012 | Online Games, Parenting
In our last article, we discussed the overview of digital games and the likely good effects to kids. But online games, likewise, spawned a new challenge for parents as kids become addictive to the point of disrupting normal routine, affecting studies and normal...
by AskSonnie | Jul 2, 2012 | Online Games, Parenting
Video games spawned a new challenge for parents because it has the potential to disrupt normal routine affecting studies and social development of kids. Just how addictive digital gaming can be? Check this old picture circulating on the web, allegedly taken...
by AskSonnie | Apr 19, 2012 | Online Games, Parenting
I bumped into a parenting online mag entitled “Raise Smart Kids”, they have an article where they touched on the good effects of video games for pre-tween kids. Below is a segment of the article, but you can read the whole piece here:...
by AskSonnie | Feb 14, 2011 | Beware, Cyber Risks, Kid Friendly Sites, Online Games, Parenting, Safety Tips
With our too hectic lifestyle, our children get to see more than just Barney and Friends. Television shows as well as the internet slowly give our kids and teens more media exposure behind our backs -and think this is normal since they watched it all the time. How can we help children (and teens) interpret what they see so as to criticize what is “good to follow” or “bad for you”?
by AskSonnie | Feb 8, 2011 | Advocacy, Internet Resources, Online Games
INSAFE , a European network of awareness centers advocating internet safety to young people is holding the 8th Safer Internet Day. Different activities in all 60 countries of the European Union and the United States are organized to spread the word about the...
by AskSonnie | Jan 26, 2011 | Cyber Risks, Government, Online Games
Parents whose kids go to internet cafe’s are more challenged than those whose kids play online games and surf the web at the comfort of their homes. Though our watcha webtrap! roadshows teach parents the holistic approach of keeping their family safe online,...
