Welcome to Navigating the Digital Jungle With Sue Atkins and Friends

If you are feeling confused, overwhelmed or just a little curious about how to navigate the intricacies of the digital world with your child, you are in the right place. 

Join Sue Atkins, parenting author and broadcaster and her friends, Tara Jones, an  experienced Deputy Head and Edtech Consultant working with families and schools around tools and interventions for healthier, more purposeful, phone use and  Angeline Corvaglia, creator of ‘Data Girl and Friends’ Empowering Young Minds with Online Safety and AI Literacy videos, games and educational materials, as they guide you through the ever-evolving digital landscape.

On this website you will find access to our Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends podcast that is proudly supported by World Digital Detox Day. We also offer a collection of blogs and will soon be launching our bonus content feature so you can expand on the topics covered in the podcast. 

 

The Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends Podcast

This podcast offers a unique blend of expertise and perspectives to help your family thrive in the digital age. Explore how to harness the power of technology while maintaining a healthy balance in your family lives.

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Episode 4: Behind the Selfie, Girls, Social Media and Self-Esteem

In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, to explore the impact of social media on girls’ body image and self-esteem. Drawing on insights from social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book ‘The Anxious Generation’, they discuss the mental health challenges young girls face due to the unrealistic standards presented on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. They emphasise the importance of promoting media literacy, encouraging offline activities, and fostering open conversations within families.
 
Angeline shares her personal experiences and insights into how AI and algorithms exacerbate these issues while offering practical tips for parents to support their children.
 
The episode concludes with a call to action for World Digital Detox Day and a segment on family change focused on promoting positive role models and critical evaluation of online content.