Raising Wise Digital Citizens

05/12/2024

Useful to discuss these as part of equipping parents in sexuality education. Join us for a conversation on this; see details in tinyurl.com/sexuality-ed

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“Some examples of the guidelines on healthy boundaries include:

Expression of affection

The parent may force the child to hug or kiss someone the child is fearful or uncomfortable with. This is considered inappropriate behaviour.

Instead, respect the child’s right to say no to physical affection. This teaches children autonomy and empowers them to set personal boundaries.

Bathing practices

It is inappropriate for a parent to bathe their child of the opposite gender or to bathe together with their child regularly if the child can bathe independently.

Encourage the child to bathe independently as soon as he or she can. If the child requires help, it is more appropriate for a parent of the same gender to assist or supervise the child, until his or her early primary school years.

Exposure to nudity

It is considered inappropriate behaviour for parents to expose their n**e bodies to their children, even inadvertently.

Parents should avoid changing in front of their children by the time the child is in upper primary school or puberty, whichever is earlier. Caregivers of the opposite gender should also avoid changing clothes in front of their child.

Ms Yogeswari said: “The guidelines are meant for professionals to use with all parents as part of a broader preventive effort to support positive child outcomes.

“However, their application is tailored to each family’s unique circumstances, such as the child’s age and developmental needs, ensuring they are relevant and practical for a diverse range of parenting situations.”

This is a tool for professionals to coach parents on setting healthy boundaries and practices. Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/09/2024

Quick tips 🙏🏼🌟

Amid growing global concern, Singapore has proposed a law to ban deepfakes of candidates during elections. The rise of such content - digitally manipulated t...

07/09/2024

Just because something is popular doesn’t mean it is safe. Let’s guide our children well together 🙏❤️

“CyberSafe Kids chief executive Alex Cooney said: “There is a lot of focus in general discussion on social media and the harm of social media specifically. What we have noticed is that this almost lets off the hook various services that don’t see themselves as social media.”

Pointing out the key element of social media is connection, she said: “Roblox is one we are paying particular attention to this year because of its popularity. We have seen that popularity grow and it really concerns us.”

She acknowledged gaming environments were great fun but stressed the ability to connect with strangers through them was “problematic”.

“There are so many things in these online environments that are putting them in harm’s way, whether that is access to people who wish to harm them in some way — grooming, exploitation, or cyberbullying or exposure to inappropriate content — or the algorithms sending them down rabbit holes and distorting their world view in some cases. These are young developing minds and we need to treat children as children in these online spaces.”

Cybersafe Kids study revealed children reported being bothered or upset by something experienced or seen online, with 23% of incidents taking place on popular Roblox platform

20/08/2024

Heart pain. Yet another reminder to fight the new drug - po*******hy. Enough is enough.

“The po*******hy content in his mobile phone was quite disturbing and violent. We wonder about the state of his mind as watching such things is quite unnatural,” PTI quoted a police officer as saying."

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was allegedly addicted to po*******hy and his mobile phone had several such contents, police said.

04/08/2024

This is Carol Loi - Digital Wellness Educator & Mental Toughness Coach's last session supporting the National Library Board pro-bono on this topic this year.

The session will cover what generative AI is, how it can be used in family life, and understand how it impacts our work in raising wise children.

Register at

Learn how to explore the world of artificial intelligence (A.I.) with your children to make them digitally-wise and savvy.

24/07/2024

I almost forgot about this chat with a fellow mum, where I shared the best nuggets across many of my various sessions:

- how I deal wtih Mom guilt & move beyond it towards positive actions

- how to develop a healthy relationship with digital devices

- practical family rhythms to help build trust

- safety measures / Standard Operating Procedures for families as our children grow up

- The value of regular 360 degree feedback within the family

Join me for upcoming sessions where we can deep dive into these areas. The sessions on mental toughness & mental wellness strategies in helping us help our children to deal with the upcoming exam season starts in 2 weeks.

Join me! The series will include a discussion on your customised mental toughness profiling, and the skills you learn will benefit your children too. Find out more at https://bit.ly/mentaltoughnessforparents-augtosep2024

Carol Loi is a much sought-after expert in an all-important area that has profound impact on our lives modern working parents - digital wellness. From learni...

07/06/2024

Let’s celebrate fathers this month! 🌟🌟🌟

Hey busy dads, looking to make the most of your time with your kids?

Download "The Busy Dad's Playbook", a digital resource designed to help you bond with your children in fun and meaningful ways at www.family.org.sg/Dadicated.

Our playbook includes:
• Curated bonding ideas, organised by the amount of time you have available
• Valuable fathering tips and fun facts�

Dive in and discover the joy of connecting with your child, even amidst a busy schedule. You might be surprised at how far these moments can take you in building a strong relationship with your child!

30/01/2024

Good summary of what we need to be mindful of.

09/01/2024

Have you ever wondered if gaming can ever be helpful for your child’s development?

Has gaming been a source of conflict in your family?

This session for parents will discuss why gaming is so attractive, and how you can nurture healthy gaming habits in your family. Looking forward to the discussion!

More information is at bit.ly/healthygaming-jan2024

29/12/2023

Let’s strive to have more quality sleep in 2024! 🙏😴

(1) Long screen time and less sleep affect people's ability to work productively.

(2) Getting enough sleep of 7-9 hours per day is important for health.

(3) Experts recommend having regular sleep routines -- going to bed and waking up at the same time every day for better quality sleep.​

https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/world/story/singapore-mexico-brazil-most-tired-countries-in-the-world-324978-2022-03-07

27/12/2023

Parents have been asking me about teaching brain defense to younger children.

I will be discussing screen time management and dealing with inappropriate content with 4 to 8yo tomorrow afternoon through these books; parents and grandparents are welcome to sit-in

More info on the books and registration is at https://bit.ly/mediawisechildren

13/11/2023

Looking forward to meet tweens this week (their parents and caregivers are invited too!) to discuss healthy gaming & social media use, how to manage bullying online and offline, DISCovering their strengths and building mental toughness.

Join us! More information is at bit.ly/tweentoteen-nov2023 ❤️