Parenting in a digital world
Parenting in a digital world
Thursday 30 November 2017
9.30am to 1pm
Royal Society Edinburgh, 22–26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ
How do parents and carers go about parenting in the digital age? Is it all about risk, online safety and parental controls or are we missing key evidence about the potential opportunities the online world offers to children young people and their families?
This seminar will explore the risks and opportunities that the digital world offers children and families, and look at how we can best support parents and carers to manage and negotiate this world with their children?
During the seminar there will ample time to discuss the topics raised by our speakers:
The seminar will explore:
- Early years and technology
- Online safety risks and opportunities
- Screentime – how much is too much?
- Connectedness – how does the digital world foster and maintain family relationships and friendships?
For further information and booking details please book through eventbrite
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