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, 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.

Parven Kaur the founder of Kids N Clicks; a web resource that help parents and children thrive in a digital world while bringing parents the latest news in digital parenting.

Tara Jones, an  experienced Deputy Head and Edtech Consultant working with families and schools around tools and interventions for healthier, more purposeful, phone use

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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EP 02: Digital Empathy: Teaching Compassion & Kindness in a Virtual World

This episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends’ addresses the pressing need to teach digital empathy in an increasingly virtual world. Sue Atkins and guests Angeline Corvaglia and Sarah Mears from Empathy Lab discuss how to nurture empathy in children as they interact online.

Key topics include differentiating AI from human interactions, identifying and combating online bullying, and practical tips for parents to foster kindness and digital empathy. 

The episode also highlights Empathy Lab’s mission to use literature and stories to build empathy and reduce societal divisions. Additionally, it provides actionable advice for educators and parents, such as empathy walks and involvement in social actions. The importance of human connection in the digital age is emphasised, aiming to create a safer and more compassionate online environment.

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