This is a good example of a familiar and localised Australian print resource extending into an online presence with a national focus.

If you are familiar with the large format city-focused magazines on parenting known as Sydney’s Child, Melbourne‘s Child etc, you’ll have an idea of the content of Web Child.

As well as the news, opinion, reviews, resources, tips and (most especially) the stories from parents you find in the print versions, Web Child also has a Tech Talk column. The most recent, published 22 October, is called Social networking rules for online kids by Sara Howard, a set of five simple, conservative guidelines for parents.

Rule Number One: Time, Please

This doesn’t mean that social networking
sites are inherently dangerous. In fact, for some kids they can have
tremendous benefits – shy children, for example, can develop
communication skills and confidence in a ‘safe’ environment.

But, like any other screen-based activity,
we do need to put limits on the amount of time our kids spend using
these sites. And make sure they are also spending their waking hours
playing in real-life with their friends – not just instant messaging
them.

Read more at http://www.webchild.com.au/