Raising children in the digital age comes with additional challenges. How do we keep our children safe and well online? What do we need to look for when using digital devices? What are the benefits and negatives of our children's interactions that we need to pay attention to when they are online? In this one-hour workshop, we discuss these challenges and learn strategies to build confidence in parenting in the digital age.
Expected Participant outcomes
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Confidently talk about digital safety
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Be able to create easy yet strong passwords
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Become aware of local issues affecting tamariki
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Become knowledgeable about popular apps and games and their benefits and dangers
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Understand how to guide tamariki to be safe and well online
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Understand the BEST techniques for parenting digital citizens
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Confidently use the STOP, BLOCK & TALK® digital safety strategy
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Know what a digital footprint is and how it will affect future opportunities for all children
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The Whānau Guide, a.k.a. the Blue Book, is a resource that supports this programme. Download a digital version or buy a hard copy.