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Social media is a widely controversial topic, especially regarding how our younger generations use it. In our last blog, we discussed how social media can cause our youth to be over-exposed to various topics that they need to be more mature to comprehend. You can read the full blog here. Please read […]
How can students’ mental health suffer in school? When we think of school, we often think of fun, friendships and learning. However, while this might be true for primary schools, can the same be said for secondary schools? Let’s start with primary schools. How can students’ mental health suffer in […]
At Zeeko, we continually seek ways to give your children the best possible information about social media and online safety. The online world and the world of social media are forever changing and at a speed that can be difficult to keep up with. It’s our mission to help you be as informed as you […]
The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness around mental health. With mental health issues continually increasing for our children and students, at Zeeko, we are always researching and looking for ways to support parents, teachers, students and children around these topics. According to Mental Health Ireland, 1 in 10 children will suffer from […]
Summer is coming! In our last blog, we spoke on how to maintain your child’s digital wellbeing. Here at Zeeko, we believe that digital well-being and mental health go hand in hand. However, digital well-being is just one aspect of positive mental health. There are many contributing factors, some of which become more prevalent over […]
Summer is coming! Can you believe we are at that stage of the year now? For many of you who follow our weekly blog, it must be nice to go from the transition of the beginning of the school year, Christmas, Easter and now finally Summer. Although the thought of summer is exciting it can […]
Internet and online safety is very important. Today we take a look further into how our kids can be safer on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Instagram Instagram is a social media app used to share photos, videos, and messages. The main features are, Stories, Feed/Grid posts, Instagram Live, and private messaging. Most people use […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is dyslexia in a primary school child? Dyslexia and the Primary School Child refers to a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading, spelling, and decoding skills. Children with dyslexia may struggle with word recognition and fluency despite having normal intelligence and receiving appropriate classroom instruction. How common is dyslexia […]
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Should students use the internet for homework? Yes — when used correctly, the internet can be a fantastic educational resource. It helps students build digital skills, research abilities, and media literacy. However, parents should ensure that when children use the internet for homework, it is structured, purposeful, and not simply a […]
Believe it or not, the Christmas holidays are actually a great opportunity to teach 21st Century Skills. I know what you’re thinking, homework is the furthest thing from our minds as we prepare for the arrival of Santa and family time. The beauty of most 21st century skills is that they can be taught in […]
