With technology being all around us it is inevitable that your child will at some point ask you, or pester you, to get their own smartphone. It’s one of the most common questions we get asked by parents. What age is the right age for a child to have a smartphone? Smartphones can undoubtedly […]
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The Zeeko T-Shirt Rule on Posting Content
Although it’s far from the time of year for wearing t-shirts, you may have heard your child talk about the T-Shirt rule, well you have Zeeko to thank for that! When we visit schools all over Ireland to talk to kids about staying safe online, one of the topics that gets the biggest reaction […]
Getting Started on a Digital Detox this Mid-Term!
With the mid-term break just around the corner our blog this week offers some tips for getting your kids started on a digital detox. In a world surrounded by technology it is always a good idea to build in a regular digital detox and that’s not just for the younger members of the family! […]
Fact or Fiction? Teaching your Child about Fake News!
With a 24-hour news cycle surrounding us it can be a big challenge to get a handle on separating fact from fiction. Developing the ability to decipher what is real from what is fake when it comes to online content is certainly a crucial skill, not only for children but adults too! One area where […]
Cyberbullying: Helping your Child to Deal with it
Unfortunately, the cyber element to bullying is a growing concern for parents and schools. There was a time when bullying was confined to face to face interaction. With the growing use of digital communication, the cyber element to bullying is only increasing. What can you do to support your child if they become the […]
How to Stay in Touch with What Kids are Doing Online!
Do you regularly wonder what your kids, particularly teenagers are doing when they are online? Do you find it challenging to keep up with what children are doing when they are online? These concerns are totally understandable as parents lead increasingly busy and demanding lives. It can undoubtedly be a juggling act to keep on […]
Being Digitally Literate is a Must for Kids
For all the negative press the online world receives it is very important that kids are digitally literate and feel empowered to make informed choices to help them stay safe when they are online. One of the key principals of our work at Zeeko is to help kids to become good digital citizens, in […]
Make 2020 the Year Online Safety is your Priority!
It’s a new year and a time when there’s lots of talk about resolutions and changing or breaking habits. Here are some easy to follow tips for helping to make staying safe online a year-round resolution! Start and keep the conversation going: Talk to your child as much as possible about how important it […]
Unplug from your Digital Devices this Christmas!
Firstly, our team at Zeeko would like to wish all the readers of our blog a very happy Christmas and every good wish for a fantastic New Year! Our final blog of 2019 offers advice on spending some time unplugged from digital devices over the Christmas holidays. The festive season can be a demanding […]
Kids and Tech at Christmas: Creating a Balance!
As the Christmas edges ever closer it’s a good time to remind your children whether they are young or a little older about the importance of staying safe online over the next few weeks. It is highly likely that Santa is going to deliver smartphones and/or digital devices in all their different forms to homes […]