Credit: Bernard Hiller Purpose, Not Perfection Perfectionism and comparison online are driving anxiety. Confidence grows when teens focus on purpose, not popularity. Tip for parents: Encourage a...
Friendship Over Followers Digital friendship isn’t enough. Teens spending more time online can lose empathy and social skills. Tip for parents:Prioritise offline friendships: clubs, hobbies, or shared...
Sleep is Your Secret Weapon Devices disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation fuels anxiety and depression. Prevention starts with bedtime. Tip for parents: Phones out of bedrooms, invest in an alarm...
Escaping the Comparison Trap Social media distorts reality. Haidt calls it “the perfect storm for teen anxiety.” Teens see only highlights, which fosters self-doubt. Tip for parents: Talk about...
Credit: FreePik Start Early, Stay Connected The best defence against digital anxiety isn’t an app — it’s connection. Jonathan Haidt’s research shows anxiety and depression surged when children spent...
Credit: ClipArtMax When we think about online safety, the first advice that usually comes to mind is “Don’t talk to strangers” or “Don’t share personal details.” But there’s another side of digital...
Big news: 4chan is taking legal action against Ofcom over the UK’s Online Safety Act. For many parents, 4chan may not even be on the radar — but it’s one of the internet’s most unfiltered corners...
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—whether it’s Alexa answering a question, YouTube suggesting the next video, or ChatGPT helping with homework. For parents, it can feel overwhelming to know how to...
The Top 5 Digital Challenges for Parents - And How to Solve Them
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic. Download the free scripts and tips here.
