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HOT TOPIC - Tweenagers & Mobile Phones

Kimberley Hobson —

Our local LSC (Learning Support Co-Ordinator) Nicky has some tips to keep your child safe on their mobile phone.

I have been asked a few times recently - what is the right/wrong answer? I can't answer for you - every family will have their own values and ideas around this.
SHARING - I have found a couple of websites that give some great information and knowledge about this subject.https://www.ahaparenting.com/Ages-stages/tweens/Cell-Phone-Rules-Safe-Responsible-Kidshttps://www.safesearchkids.com/cell-phones-for-kids/#.YL21Q5MzbFphttps://thesoccermomblog.com/teen-cell-phone-contract/FAMILY CONTRACT - Create one of these to suit your own familyand remind your child of the rules you have set and of the consequences for not following the rules. https://thesoccermomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CELL-PHONE-CONTRACT.pdfLink to GOOGLE safelink - https://families.google.com/familylink/BE PROACTIVE - Read, research and be nosey! If you don't know what your child is using their phone for - make it your business! It is the only way to keep them SAFE!Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information/supportNicky LSC