We live in a digital world and young children are increasingly engaged in screen-based media use from infancy. This raises many questions about impacts on cognitive, language and social skill development.

In this fear, shame and guilt-free webinar series, parents will learn practical skills to help toddlers and pre-schoolers use digital devices in healthful and meaningful ways.

Over 4 weeks our aim is to educate and empower parents to set up healthy digital habits for both themselves and their children.

The series for parents, carers and educators of children aged 18 months to 6 years (starting school) and has been designed and presented by psychologist and teacher (and Mum to a preschooler), Jocelyn Brewer.

+ DATES: Fridays October 1, 8, 15 and 22 (date changed from Aug/Sept) at 1pm for 60 minutes. Everyone will receive access to a recording of the webinar if they can't participate live.

+ LOGISTICS: When you register you will receive the link to join the sessions via Zoom - you will need a (free) Zoom account to participate (which you can do on your smartphone as well as tablet or laptop).

+ THE SESSIONS:

Week 1: Understanding brain development of a toddler and early digital experiences.

Week 2: Impacts of screen-based media use on social skills and language acquisition.

Week 3: Principles of positive digital parenting and building healthful digital habits.

Week 4: Selecting appropriate apps and games for your child and setting up technology use agreements.

+ LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Understand the positive and potential negative impacts of screen-based media use on toddler and pre-schooler development.
Build the skills to select appropriate apps and games for toddlers.
Apply the principles of healthy technology habits and a balanced relationship with devices, apps and games.
Grow your ability to set boundaries and technology use agreements with your child.