Parenting in the Digital Age

Raising children in today's digital world can feel overwhelming - this session will help!

Join Vanessa Clarke from Digital Waitaha Charitable Trust for a free, practical workshop designed to help parents, grandparents, and caregivers confidently support children and teenagers in the online world.

Using Digital Waitaha's Little Blue Whānau Book, we'll explore key topics that every family should know, including:

• Healthy digital habits

• Online safety and wellbeing

• Popular apps, games, and social media

• Having positive conversations with your children about technology

• Digital footprints and future opportunities

• Practical strategies for raising responsible digital citizens

The session is interactive, with discussion, practical activities, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions in a welcoming, non-judgemental environment. Light supper will be provided.

What you'll gain:

• A FREE Digital Waitaha Little Blue Whānau Book

• Practical resources to take home

• Confidence to talk about digital safety with your children

• Knowledge of popular apps, games, and online platforms

• Simple, effective strategies for raising responsible digital citizens

• A better understanding of digital footprints and their impact on future opportunities

• Practical tools to help keep your tamariki safe and well online

All parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children aged 0–18 are warmly welcome - please register so we know how many to cater for. Please note the event is not suitable for children.

This free event is proudly organised by Digital Waitaha Charitable Trust and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury.