Children's Digital Daze

05/10/2026

When technology becomes the easiest way to keep a child occupied, it can gradually become part of how they spend every quiet moment.

In my latest newsletter, I look at what happens when screens start filling those moments and why the bigger question may be the role technology plays in a child’s everyday life, rather than simply how many hours they spend on it.

For parents, schools and organisations wanting to explore this conversation further, the Digital Daze Quiz and Workshops provide practical ways to understand children’s relationship with technology and open better conversations around healthier digital habits.

Technology has made many parts of family life easier. When parents are working, preparing dinner, managing household responsibilities or simply trying to get through a busy day, a phone, tablet or television can give a child something to do while giving the parent a little breathing room.

30/09/2026

Is your child using AI to think, or to skip thinking altogether?

AI is already becoming part of how kids learn, create, and find information. The real question for parents isn't whether their child will use it, but whether they understand the difference between getting an answer and actually learning something.

Used well, AI can support homework, spark ideas and help with busy work. Without the right guidance, it can also make it easier for children to rely on ready-made answers instead of developing their own critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Technology keeps changing, and parenting has to keep up with the questions that come with it. That's exactly why I wrote Digital Daze.

Get your copy here: https://pay.digitaldaze.com.au/b/7sY14p5OTfSH1ideU79bO03

28/09/2026

Is your kid using technology, or is technology using them?

That's really the question behind "how much screen time is too much." The number of hours was never a real issue. What matters is what that time is replacing: sleep, physical activity, hobbies, family conversation, or simply the boredom that lets a kid find something else to do on their own.

Two families can look identical on paper, with the same limits and the same rules, and still be dealing with completely different effects on attention, mood and behaviour at home. The difference usually isn't the hours. It's the role technology has quietly taken on in the daily routine.

This is exactly why I wrote Digital Daze.

Take the quick quiz to better understand your kid's relationship with technology and whether their digital habits may be becoming a concern.

👉 www.digitaldaze.com.au/quiz

28/09/2026

What is the digital world teaching our children about attention?

I think this is a question worth asking.

Technology is part of everyday childhood, but so are reading, playing, creating, talking and simply having nothing to do for a while.

In my latest newsletter, I explore what children may be learning about attention and how parents can create more balance.

23/09/2026

It is not only about how much time your child spends on a screen.

The bigger question is what that screen time is doing to their attention, their emotions, their habits, and their daily routines.

You may have noticed some of these:

✓ Your child struggles to put the device down.
✓ They become frustrated or upset when screen time ends.
✓ They find it hard to focus on other activities.
✓ Screens have become the easiest way to keep them occupied.

If you recognised your family on that list, you are in very good company. Almost every parent faces some version of this.

Every child is different. Understanding what is happening beneath the surface can help you respond with confidence instead of another argument.

I created the free Digital Daze quiz to help with that. It shows you where your child's relationship with screens stands today and which areas need your attention first.

Take the quiz here: www.digitaldaze.com.au/quiz

21/09/2026

“Put the device down.”

If you have said it five times already, you are not alone. And it is not because you are doing something wrong.

Your child is growing up with videos, games, social media and notifications available throughout the day. No generation before them has had this much stimulation within arm’s reach.

They are learning to jump from one screen to the next before they have built the skills to manage their attention, their emotions and their habits.

So, the daily battle over the device is not really about the device. It is about what is happening underneath.

That is why I wrote Digital Daze. It helps parents understand what is going on beneath the screen time arguments and gives practical ways to help children build healthier digital habits, without every day turning into a fight.

Want to understand the digital world your child is growing up in?

Get your copy of Digital Daze here:
https://pay.digitaldaze.com.au/b/7sY14p5OTfSH1ideU79bO03

21/09/2026

How well do you really know what your child is doing online?

You may know how much time they spend on their phone, but do you know what happens behind the screen?

My latest newsletter looks at the gap between what parents think their children are doing online and what they are actually doing.

You probably know your child spends time online. You may know their favourite apps, the games they play and how much time they spend on their phone.

16/09/2026

Have you ever noticed your child watching one type of video, then seeing more of the same thing?

Personalised feeds learn from what children watch, search for and engage with, which can influence what appears on their screen next. Over time, certain topics and trends can become a regular part of what they see.

Understanding how this works can help parents have more meaningful conversations about their children’s online experience.

A little awareness can help us stay closer to our children’s digital world.

Explore Digital Daze at www.digitaldaze.com.au

14/09/2026

We know our children are online, we know the apps they use, and we often know how much time they spend there. Yet how often do we really ask what they are seeing, learning, and experiencing?

A quick scroll can expose children to conversations, trends and ideas that may never come up at home. As parents, it can be easy to focus on screen time while missing what is actually happening on the screen.

Sometimes, a simple “What did you see online today?” can open up a much bigger conversation.

Explore Digital Daze at www.digitaldaze.com.au

14/09/2026

AI can give children answers in seconds.

The bigger question is: are we helping them learn how to think about those answers?

As AI becomes part of everyday life, critical thinking, judgement and independent thinking will matter more than ever.

Children are growing up in a world where answers are always within reach. A question about homework, a new idea they want to explore, or something they are simply curious about can now lead straight to AI.