"Child free zones" in the home could save your kids from burns

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, we’re looking at the realities of raising kids in a digital world. It’s not just screen time anymore. It's "sextortion". It's grooming. It's violent pornography. Often just a tap away. HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp spoke to Sarah Hoffman from KLIKD — a local…

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, gaming experts are warning underage children are sharing personal information - and even images of themselves online with strangers - on popular games like Fortnight. Parents are not powerless to act though, but it requires reading up on what's happening, setting boundaries, and…

We're wrapping up ''Child Protection Week'', and here at HOT1027, we've been shining a light on the incredible work being done - to protect South Africa's most vulnerable citizens. And thanks to our generous listeners, Hot Cares here on HOT1027 also spent the week making a meaningful difference in the…

As we start wrapping up Child Protection Week, parenting experts are urging moms and dads to role play with their kids to help them prepare for real life emergencies. Over the past week, we've examined the dangers facing our children both in the real world and online. Most importantly -…

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, specialists are urging parents to introduce "a wild card system" with their children. A wild card is designed to keep the line of communication open with a child so they can ask for help - no matter how bad a situation gets. HOT1027’s…