Welcome to parent support.
The conversations sparked by Radish stories are more powerful than the content itself. Here you will find guides for every book and module, plus insights on raising children in a digital world.
Guides and insights for parents.
Everyone's talking about bans. Nobody's talking about the conversation.
We're all seeing post after post about online dangers. About banning smartphones. About delaying social media. About what courts are ruling, what tech companies are doing wrong, what parents should be restricting.And almost nothing about how to actually talk to your child about any of it.How do you explain to a ten-year-old why you support a ban? How do you answer their questions when they push back? How do you have that conversation without it turning into a battle of wills? This is the gap we built Radish to fill. And it turns out, the research agrees.
Read moreLet's Talk: support for adults reading Book 1
When you sit down with your child to read Book 1 in the Hole in the Fence series, you're not just sharing a story. You're opening the door to conversations that help them grow into wiser, kinder digital citizens. This first book introduces us to the garden characters, each with their quirks and challenges, and sets the stage for bigger lessons about trust, secrets, and what it really means to be a good friend.But sometimes those questions at the end, "What is a secret?" or "Who would be a good friend?", can feel hard to answer. Here's how to get the most out of the discussion section and connect the story to your child's digital world.Each question includes a digital link. This is to help you connect the story's themes to situations your child may face online in the future. Even if they're not using the internet yet, these conversations plant the seeds now so they're ready when the time comes. It's also fine if your child doesn't make the digital connection straight away. The important part is introducing the ideas early, so when they do step into the online world, they already have the language and confidence to handle it.
Read moreHow do tech experts keep their kids safe online?
40% of children own smartphones by age 9. 66% of UK parents feel unprepared to guide their child's digital life. 86% worry about risks like inappropriate content and cyberbullying.So what do the people who actually build this technology do with their own children? The answer might surprise you.
Read moreWhy start at age 7? The science behind Radish's approach.
Parents often ask us: why do Radish books start from age 7?Why not younger, when children are already using tablets, or older, when they're asking for a phone?The answer lies in how children's thinking and emotions develop around this stage of life.
Read moreSmartphones are part of life. They need to learn to use them responsibly.
If you follow Smartphone Free Childhood, you might have seen their recent post tackling one of the most common arguments parents hear: "Smartphones are part of life. Kids need to learn to use them responsibly."It's a line many of us recognise. Maybe you've even said it yourself. And it feels logical. Phones aren't going anywhere, so surely giving children early access helps them practise?But as SFC point out, the reality is more complicated. Responsible use isn't something children pick up by trial and error. It's a skill that has to be taught, with the right foundations in place first.
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Each Hole in the Fence book has a dedicated Let’s Talk guide with background on the theme, suggested questions, and advice for handling the conversations that follow.
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