The Maroroi Journal

  • What the UK’s Debate on Under-16s Social Media Access Could Mean for Families in the UK & Fiji

    There is one question that parents seem to be asking everywhere at the moment: Should children under 16 be allowed on social media? Whether you’re living in Edinburgh, Suva, Lautoka or London, you’ve probably seen headlines about governments wanting to take a stand on stronger protection for children online. In the UK, policymakers debate whether…

    Anne

  • Ending the Year Strong: Raising Safe, Smart, Confident Pacific Teens in a Digital World

    The teenage years arrive with energy, independence, friendships, emotions — and a whole world of digital possibilities. Fiji’s young people aged 11 to 16 are increasingly connected: TikTok, Instagram, Roblox, gaming groups, WhatsApp, Snapchat, online schoolwork, and digital trends that move faster than ever. As 2025 comes to a close, this is the perfect moment…

    Anne

  • Ending the Year Strong: Guiding Our Primary-Aged Children to Be Safe and Smart Online

    For many Fijian families, ages 6 to 10 are when our children become more curious, more social, and more confident with technology. They start using tablets at school, watching YouTube independently, and exploring games and apps with friends or cousins. This is a crucial season — and a beautiful opportunity — to shape their digital…

    Anne

  • Ending the Year Strong: 10 Ways Fijian Parents Can Strengthen Online Safety for Our Little Ones (0–5 Years Old)

    As we come to the end of another beautiful year — a year of growing babies, curious toddlers, and parents doing their absolute best — it’s the perfect time to pause and think about what it means to keep our children safe and well in the digital world. Here at the Maroroi Project, we remind…

    Anne

  • Marriage, Covenant & Community: What I learned from a Fijian Couples Night

    Hey sis, Last week, I had the privilege of attending a couples evening with the Fijian community where we were visiting in England. And let me tell you – I was not ready. What I experiences wasn’t just a lovely gathering – it was a deeply moving night full of humility, laughter, vulnerability, and good-ol…

    Anne

  • Our Kids Are Online, Teach Them These 5 Habits ASAP

    Hey sis, let’s be real: our kids are growing up in a Fiji that’s completely different from the one we knew. These days, toddlers can scroll faster than we can (mine included), and our teenagers? Chhhhiiiiiiiild, they’ve got 3 TikTok accounts and a whole second life on Instagram you probably don’t know about. But here’s…

    Anne

  • British army (commonwealth) wife blog pt.2 – Flying from FJ to the UK: What I Learned So You Don’t Have to Stress

    Flying into the UK from Fiji is no easy feat – 20+ hours, multiple time zones, and more transit than one heart can handle. But doing it with two-year-old twins? Sis. Chhhhhhiiiillldddd. To be honest, I barely remember half the flight. It’s all a bit of a blur – like a dream, but with snack…

    Anne

  • Lessons from the Highland Fling

    Hey sis, I did a thing last month and ccchhhhiiilllld, what a way to end the second quarter of the year! I took part in the Highland Fling – which is a whole experience for spouses of the serving members of the 39 Regiment here in the UK. I still can’t believe I did it…

    Anne

  • Why Online Safety is Family Safety

    Hey sis, I’ve been working on a personal project called the – Maroroi Project – and it you’re wondering Maroroi is a Fijian word that means to protect or to keep sacred. It started as a way to help Fijian families with simple, local advice about keeping our kids safe online. But sis, life be…

    Anne
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