Mobiles in schools

June 7, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls Consumer Advice

Mobile devices and technology in the classroom AMTA believes that State Education Departments, school principals and administrators, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, are best placed to determine appropriate policies for the use of smartphones and other mobile devices at school and in classrooms. We recognise the Office of the eSafety...

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Parental controls for mobiles

May 3, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls

Today’s children are growing up surrounded by mobile technology and all it has to offer. While the benefits of technology are clear, there are some aspects of smartphone use and access to the internet that demand both awareness and engagement from parents and caregivers. The advice from experts can sometimes...

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Kids and smartphones

May 3, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls

Smartphones allow kids to stay in touch with parents and caregivers and are seen as indispensable by many teenagers. Smartphones also provide kids with access to the internet so they can access emails, social media sites and online chatting. No doubt, your kids have told you that everyone else at...

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Mobiles and bullying – tips for kids

May 3, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls Consumer Advice

Where would you be without your mobile? It’s a great way to stay in touch with friends – by texting or via instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or iMessage – as well as social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. But bullies can also make use of mobile technologies...

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Mobile apps and kids

May 3, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls Consumer Advice

Mobile users love their apps and games and this includes children. While many mobile apps and games are free or inexpensive, some can be costly if they include the ability for players or users to make “in-app purchases” while playing the game or using the app. Such “in-app purchases” are...

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Screentime-Guidelines for parents

May 1, 2019

Child Safety and Parental Controls Consumer Advice

The UK’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a Guidance for parents and caregivers on screen time for children. Interestingly, RCPCH concluded that the evidence is weak for a threshold to guide children and parents to the appropriate level of screen time, and so they do not recommend...

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