Teens today face unique challenges when it comes to communication. They spend much of their time on screens, which can make face-to-face conversations feel uncomfortable or awkward. Learning strong communication skills helps teens build better relationships, handle conflicts, and feel more confident in school and social settings.
Helping a teenager understand the cost of living often starts with the device they use most. While it’s tempting to simply add a child to a shared family contract, this approach can inadvertently create a cycle of expectation, not education. When kids are on their parents’ plans, they might grow to expect a brand-new phone
My phone pinged at a rather awkward moment. It was a text message from a parent I was vaguely aware of, but I’d never met. It went something like this:
Here’s a story from the very earliest days of my career as a journalist. In fact, it was one of my very first assignments as a news reporter, a job I would never have had without first studying a technical qualification.
Do you know what the minimum recommended user age is for Snapchat, TikTok or Instagram? This is an issue that often confuses parents. The best-known app stores frequently have one age rating, while the developers who create the app recommend a different age. To help mums and dads, I’ve had this infographic created. It shows
