Smartphones are meant to enhance our connectivity to friends, family and colleagues. Yet, in today’s world, addiction to our phones causes us to disconnect from our loved ones. Have you experienced the same with your child? Read on to recognize…
22 Most harmful apps for your child: block them now – Part 1
Our world is full of apps. And not all of them are useful or benign. There are many apps out there that can harm our children in various ways. The potential risks are more serious than ever since many parents…
22 Most harmful apps for your child: block them now – Part 2
Hello again! This is the second part of our post on 22 apps that are popular yet harmful to your teenager. Here are the rest of them. Read part 1 here in case you missed it. 12. Tellonym Tellonym is…
8 Proven ways to get your child to leave their phone and play outdoors
Playtime is serious business! No seriously. Nowadays, children tend to stay glued to their mobile for fun and entertainment rather than engage in outdoor activity. In order to develop your child’s creative and movement skills, it is important that they…
10 step guide to parenting in the digital age
Starting with iOS 12, Apple included a screen time feature in their phones and tablets. Google also launched its Digital well-being with Android 9.0. Thus, 2019 has been the year when focus shifted to adults using their mobile devices responsibly.…
China fights gaming addiction with a curfew, what others can do?
China recently imposed a gaming curfew for those below 18 years to curb gaming addiction. The restrictions include time limits for playing games, spending limits, and a ban on games between 10 pm to 8 am. Earlier, China had appointed…
Parenting during Corona Virus lockdown
These are tough times. And even tougher for parents. Coronavirus outbreak has led to a lot of us working from home. But, parents have to also cope with kids staying homebound. Schools are shut and parks are empty. Social distancing…
Parents beware Bois Locker Room
Recently social media erupted in outrage over the leaked chats from an Instagram group of adolescent boys called ‘Bois Locker Room’. The group consisted of students from elite schools and police arrested the chat administrator and a juvenile. You can…
Welcome to Qubit.
Hi there! We are super excited to welcome you to our insightful blog #ConnectingFamilies. Parenting is indeed a tough job that always keeps you on your toes. In a world full of mobile apps, social media, games, and the internet,…