HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS AND TEENS SAFE ONLINE: 4 MOBILE APPS PARENTS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR
How to Keep your Kids and Teens Safe Online: 4 Mobile Apps Parents Should Watch Out For
These days, it’s next to impossible to keep kids off the internet. Fact is, you can’t keep an eye on them all day either. Whether you like it or not, teens and kids will always find a way to get online.
It can be worrying for parents, there’s a lot to be alarmed about and it’s not just exposure to inappropriate texts and videos, but also the dangers of online predators.
Yet, the internet is ubiquitous, we need it for many everyday things from learning, shopping and communicating. We can only hope when young people are online they have it in themselves to make good decisions about what they choose to see, visit and interact on the internet.
Besides, isn’t that what good parenting is all about? Guiding one’s offspring to make better choices instead of limiting their play time or their innate curiosity.
Truth is, you can’t rely on age restrictions to keep your child off an app or social media site. There are many kids out there with active Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Here’s the thing, as a parent, do everything you can to protect your kids online. Parental involvement decreases online risks for children.
Here are some tips you can do to create a safe space for your kids online:
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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41.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76% Inside!
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24% On top!
Community Health Morning in Mt Wellington 🌿
Been sitting too long? Feeling tight in your shoulders or just a bit run down lately?
We’ll be joining the local community this Friday for a relaxed health support session — a chance to check in with your body and unwind a little 🌿
On the day, we’ll be offering:
✔ One-on-one health consultation
✔ Acupressure for tension relief
✔ Ultrasound support for specific areas of discomfort
No booking needed — feel free to drop by, have a chat, and take a moment for yourself.
📅 Friday 27th March
🕙 10AM – 12PM
📍 The Salvation Army, 18 Allright Place, Mt Wellington
Bring a friend or family member along — everyone is welcome 😊
Evergreen Epsom Clinic
Supporting your everyday wellbeing, naturally 🌱
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