Learning to manage friendships on social media is the key to a positive experience, says Gemma Birt.
My grandmother always used to say that becoming a mother is easy, being one is not. And as a mother of four children, aged between 15 and seven, I can see her point!
Seeing the changes in challenges that children face as they mature is a great privilege. One of the hardest aspects of parenting is helping children deal with the pressures that come from social media use.
Many voices suggest that constant social media use may be contributing to the stresses felt by young people, and so it seems only right, that as Prep or Junior school parents, we start thinking about how we help them manage their use of smart phones and their social media, before they even get to the stage of being allowed to have a phone.
So here are some thoughts:
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Left To Their Own Devices
Learning to manage friendships on social media is the key to a positive experience, says Gemma Birt.
A Sensory Experience
Children learn best when given the freedom to experience, do and make things for themselves, says Jo Webbern.
The Thrill Of The Outdoors
In a world that’s now dominated by digital, Pre-Prep Schools remain a nostalgic haven for the simple beauty of the outdoors, writes Katie Gedye.
Ahead Of The Curve
St Michael’s Prep School, Sevenoaks, KentAlways on the lookout for new teaching techniques, Deputy Head, Mary Bridges, explains her high hopes for the school’s Curiosity Club
A Bit Of Yorkshire Grit
A new element has been added to Charles Ellison’s Scarborough College curriculum – lessons in resilience and toughness
A Breath Of Of Fresh Air…
Simon Gedye and James Duffield of Moor Park School, Shropshire, took up the challenge of bringing lessons to life, by turning their classrooms inside out
A Head Start On Happiness
Elizabeth Ivens looks at how Prep Schools are leading the way in creating a blueprint for emotional health for young children…
A Frame Of Mind
Anna Bushby demonstrates how the growth mindset concept can drastically improve academic performance.
