Welcome to the Season 3 of Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends!
Building on the insights of previous seasons, Season 3 takes a bold step forward to tackle the evolving challenges of our digital world. This season delves into crucial topics such as the influence of AI on children, the privacy concerns surrounding AI-powered toys, the rising threat of online sextortion, and the complexities of co-parenting in a tech-driven era. We also explore the exciting yet cautious balance between encouraging STEM education, fostering creativity, and ensuring cyber safety for kids.
Through engaging discussions with expert guests, heartfelt conversations, and actionable advice, we aim to empower families to navigate technology confidently and thoughtfully.
Here you can access the podcast episodes as they are released as well as listening to previous episodes. And of course you can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts too.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, and Mashood Ahmad, founder of Gigabit IQ, to discuss the significance of digital footprints.
The conversation covers the lasting impact of online actions, common misconceptions among children, and the need for parents to educate themselves and their kids about online behaviour. Practical advice for managing digital footprints includes techniques like the ‘Google Yourself Challenge‘ and the ‘Digital Tattoo Activity.’ The episode underscores the importance of maintaining a positive online presence and shares resources for further guidance. Sponsored by Gigabit IQ, the episode aims to help parents better navigate the complexities of the digital world while ensuring their children’s safety.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of ‘Data Girl and Friends,’ and Caroline Allams, co-founder of Natterhub, to explore the evolving landscape of STEM education and online safety.
The episode focuses on encouraging children to engage in STEM education while staying safe online by integrating education, creativity, and safety. They discuss the importance of STEM and coding, offering practical resources and tips for parents and educators.
The conversation extends to the impact of social media on children’s mental health, digital literacy, and the responsibility of parents in guiding their children through the digital world. Practical advice includes keeping devices out of bedrooms, teaching children about online risks, and starting family STEM challenges.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends‘, Sue Atkins and cohost Angeline Corvaglia address the challenges families face with divorce in the digital age.
They discuss the role of technology in co-parenting, including the use of co-parenting apps like Separating Better, OurFamilyWizard, and Amicable.
The episode highlights the importance of managing screen time in two homes, utilizing parental controls, and the impact of social media.
Legal expert Matthew Taylor from Stowe Family Law brings extensive experience in family law, specialising in divorce, co-parenting arrangements, and child custody disputes.
Listeners receive practical tips on how to navigate challenges, ensuring consistency and reducing misunderstandings during separation.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia and intelligence analyst Paul Raffile to discuss the pressing issue of sextortion.
This episode aims to educate families about what sextortion is, how it happens, and ways to protect loved ones. With valuable segments like ‘Family Change,’ ‘Listener’s Questions,’ and ‘Weekly Quick Tips,’ the show covers the importance of open communication, recognising warning signs, and practical steps for prevention. The episode also highlights international collaboration against sextortion and offers resources for families affected by this crime.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends‘, Sue Atkins and guest Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, explore the crucial topic of data privacy in AI-powered toys and smart devices.
They discuss the potential risks these technologies pose to children’s privacy, emphasising the importance of managing security settings and being aware of how data is collected and used. Through real-life examples and practical advice, they help parents understand how to use these technologies responsibly.
The episode also introduces Sue’s new book ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, which provides scripts to aid family conversations about digital safety.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ Sue Atkins is joined by online safety expert Andrew Briercliffe and ‘Her Tech Life’ podcast host Kat Cauchi to discuss the impact of AI chatbots on children’s lives.
They explore the benefits and risks of virtual assistants and conversational AI, focusing on their influence on kids’ learning, social interactions, and privacy. They also provide practical tips for parents on managing and guiding their children’s interaction with AI technologies.
Additionally, Angeline Corvaglia shares insights into the emotional dangers posed by AI chatbots, making a case for the importance of real human connections.
The episode concludes with advice for fostering open communication at home and promoting digital literacy.
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