We are all adjusting to a new type of normal as Ireland continues to do everything possible to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. It is probable that your child wants to spend more time than usual gaming online at the moment and especially over the Easter break. Our blog this week looks at the age […]
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Kids and Smartphones: Is there an Appropriate Age?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Games Consoles: Staying Safe this Christmas
Is there a chance that a games console will be a gift in your house this Christmas? If so, what can you do to help ensure that your child stays safe while playing on a console? The first thing to do is to check out what parental controls are available with the console […]