FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
An evidence-based, practical talk that helps parents and caregivers understand the digital world their children are growing up in, and gives them the confidence to guide them through it.
Our approach
We examine the addictive nature of technology and the relationship we all have with our devices. We take a closer look at digital dependency, and at how platforms use algorithms to fuel the attention economy to maximise profits and brand loyalty.
Most importantly, we dedicate time to practical strategies parents and caregivers can use to support their children and teenagers as they grow up in the online world.
What we cover
Four themes that take parents from understanding the problem to knowing what to do about it.
An evidence-based, bird's-eye view of today's digital landscape and how it developed. We consider the four foundational harms caused by the shift from a play-based childhood to a screen-based childhood, and their impact on mental health, academic performance, relationships and general wellbeing.
Explore how social media, gaming and digital platforms are designed to monopolise attention. Understand how excessive use can affect children's habits, concentration and wellbeing, and recognise the signs that digital use may be becoming unhealthy.
Understand how children are using AI and how over-reliance may affect learning, creativity, problem solving and independent thinking. Explore how parents can encourage responsible AI use while helping children develop the critical thinking to question and verify AI-generated information.
Discover practical ways to set healthy boundaries around devices, screen time and bedtime. Explore the important relationship between technology use, sleep, focus and wellbeing, and how parents can encourage healthier digital habits at home.
Delivery
Every talk lasts 60 minutes, whether in person or online. Choose the format that suits your school community. In-person talks take place on the same day as your school's pupil workshops.
At your school
Daytime or evening, depending on location. Parents get the full experience, with time for questions and a printed Family Digital Plan booklet to take home.
Live, from home
An evening talk parents can join from the sofa: ideal for busy families and for schools further afield. Parents still get access to our Digital Wellness Toolkit.
Key outcomes
Parents understand how childhood has shifted from play-based to screen-based, and what the evidence says about its impact on mental health, learning and relationships.
They know how apps, games and algorithms are designed to capture attention, so they can talk to their children about it with confidence.
They can recognise when screen use is becoming unhealthy, and know how to respond calmly rather than reactively.
They understand how children are using AI, and how to encourage responsible use that builds, rather than replaces, independent thinking.
They leave with practical strategies for screen time, devices and bedtime routines, agreed as a family rather than imposed.
They feel informed, supported and on the same page as the school, with resources to keep the conversation going at home.
Parent engagement & promotion
Advertising
We know how stretched school staff are. Promoting an evening talk shouldn't be another job on the list. Every booking comes with a ready-to-go promotional pack, personalised with your school's name, date and time.
Just share it through your usual channels: newsletter, school app, text and social media. The pack takes care of the rest.
Post-session resources
One evening can start a change. What parents take home keeps it going. Every family that attends leaves with practical tools to build a healthier online-offline balance:
The result is parents who feel informed, confident and on the same page as the school.
DigiWise Digital Wellbeing Champion seal
Every school that books DigiWise workshops receives our Digital Wellbeing Champion seal: a clear, visible sign to parents, staff and pupils that your school takes online safety seriously.
Our track record
Our presenters
Geoff and Jackie have worked with thousands of parents, children and staff, delivering dynamic sessions that people actually remember.
Enquire
Tell us a little about your school and we'll be in touch with details and a quote.
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