Books by Kim Mackenzy Andrews

‘Once Upon a Wildflower.’ A series of 18 illustrated eco fairy stories-

Raising children's awareness about rare wildflowers so that they can influence plant conservation for future generations, is the inspiration behind this series.

Other books include:-

Bertie Bee & Bettie Bee- a picture book about the life-cycle of the humble, bumble bee.

Kim’s children's books strongly promote the enjoyment and appreciation of nature. Although as an educationalist Kim fully appreciates the benefits and the challenges of the digital age for children growing up today.

On this site you will find simple ideas that help parents to support their children's development and connection to nature 'NATURE KIDS' and for ideas and advice about the healthy use of technology visit the 'DIGITAL KIDS'- for useful ways to link nature and technology and how to take a balanced approach to our digital lives, in order to reduce stress and maximize well-being for both children and their parents.

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Digital Citizenship for Parents

March 25, 2018June 2, 2018 by Kim Andrews, posted in Balanced Life

The one thing that all experts are all agreed upon, is the need to prepare children for the technlogical world. WHEN TO UNPLUG -WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR FAMILY? Parents are going to have to set the example so that children can develop good habits when using technology. This means deciding when to unplug and sticking … Continue reading Digital Citizenship for Parents

Digital Optimists or Pessimists

March 25, 2018June 2, 2018 by Kim Andrews, posted in Kids and Tech, Screen time

Should we be Digital Optimists or Pessimists? Although the Internet and technology represents both opportunities and risks for children, just restricting their access or removing the technology from their lives will not help raise a digital generation. BALANCING THE RISKS In order, to think about the balance between online risks and online opportunities we have … Continue reading Digital Optimists or Pessimists

Well-being for Digital Kids

March 25, 2018June 2, 2018 by Kim Andrews, posted in Balanced Life

“Young people may appear to have the technical skills to negotiate the Internet but increasingly, it is becoming clear that they do not have the social skills because information technology may be having a deep impact on their cognitive and social development.” (Children’s Commissioner for England, 2015) So how can parents ensure the well-being of … Continue reading Well-being for Digital Kids

Raising the Digital Generation

March 25, 2018June 2, 2018 by Kim Andrews, posted in Kids and Tech, Screen time

RAISING THE DIGITAL GENERATION. The 21st century is a challenging time to be a parent. Parents have anxieties about the types of parenting changes that they face in the digital world. Everyone is slowly working out how to control the technology to meet their values and their needs rather than being controlled by it. There … Continue reading Raising the Digital Generation

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