Welcome to the Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends Podcast page.
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.
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 special bonus episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ host Sue Atkins, along with Angeline Corvaglia and Tara Jones, revisit key moments from season one.
The episode covers essential topics such as screen time management with Dr Beth Mosley, the importance of play with Dr Amanda Gummer, digital wellbeing with Lucy Smith, and the impact of AI on young people with Bill Schmarzo.
They also discuss practical tips for maintaining balance in tech use and announce a giveaway of Dr Beth Mosley’s book, ‘Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child’s Mental Health.’
The episode aims to provide parents with valuable tips and insights to support their children’s mental health and navigate the complexities of the digital age.
Thank you to our global digital wellness partners World Digital Detox Day.
The ‘World Digital Detox Day’ initiative was set up by Zep Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organisation on a mission to empower wellness worldwide. The foundation strongly believes in setting healthy guidelines and boundaries for society’s relationship with technology. By starting this education from an early age, they aimed to prevent the development of ”digital dementia” and preserve essential elements of human interaction and well-being in an era dominated by technology.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle,’ Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia and Tara Jones as they delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technology for children with additional or special needs.
They discuss the impact of social media on mental health, particularly for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), offering tips on managing screen time and fostering positive online interactions.
The episode features insights from the Internet Matters report and includes practical advice on parental controls and establishing clear boundaries.
Special guest Dr Beth Moseley, MBE, provides expert commentary on child and adolescent mental health in the digital age, while emphasising the importance of balanced tech use, parental involvement, and open communication.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ host Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl, and EdTech consultant Tara Jones. They dive into the crucial topic of understanding AI and its impact on families and society.
Special guest Bill Schmarzo, the Dean of Big Data, provides insights into AI’s role in education, safety, and everyday life. The discussion covers the basics of AI, its applications, the importance of critical thinking, and how parents can educate themselves and their children about AI.
Resources for parents, practical tips, and listener questions are also addressed, making this episode a comprehensive guide to navigating AI in the digital age.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, Sue Atkins, Angeline Corvaglia, and Tara Jones dive into the complex world of young children and technology.
The discussion focuses on managing screen time for toddlers, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. They provide practical tips for parents, including setting limits, recommending educational apps, and emphasising the importance of unstructured play.
The episode also explores the impact of excessive screen time on sleep, social skills, and language development.
And Sue interviews Dr Amanda Gummer, a research psychologist specialising in child development who shares her insights on balancing screen time with play for holistic child development.
Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, and Favill Gill, Education Manager for YGAM.
Sue and Angeline discuss the risks and prevalence of online pornography, especially for young boys. Favill then shares her valuable insight as Education Manager for YGAM on key topics include the allure of gaming with potentially harmful elements like loot boxes, the intersection of gaming and gambling, and the psychological impact of in-game purchases.
The episode also covers strategies for parents to protect their children from the dangers of online porn, including the appropriate use of parental controls and the importance of open communication.
Practical tips and resources are shared, emphasising the need for proactive engagement and education to safeguard children’s well-being in the digital world.
we delve into cyberbullying awareness and prevention. The discussion highlights staggering statistics from the U.S. National Crime Prevention Council and explores the potential of AI in combating cyberbullying.
Sue, Tara and Angeline provide practical advice for parents, from understanding social media settings to fostering empathy and respectful online behaviour in children.
The episode also emphasises the importance of supporting victims, educating kids on digital safety, and engaging with available resources. Lastly, it features collaborative efforts with charities like Ditch the Label to combat online harassment.
Tara discusses the importance of setting boundaries and suggests the idea of having family contracts for phone usage, while Angeline highlights educational videos to foster healthy digital habits. Special guest Lucy Smith shares her personal journey with her autistic daughter, who decided herself to give up her smartphone for better mental health.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, Sue Atkins is joined by Tara Jones, an experienced Deputy Head and Ed Tech Consultant, Angeline Corvaglia, the creator of Data Girls and Friends along with special guest Lucy Smith from Inclusive Change. Together, they delve into the challenges of screen time and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among children.
Tara discusses the importance of setting boundaries and suggests the idea of having family contracts for phone usage, while Angeline highlights educational videos to foster healthy digital habits. Special guest Lucy Smith shares her personal journey with her autistic daughter, who decided herself to give up her smartphone for better mental health.
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,’ Sue Atkins, Tara Jones, and Angeline Corvaglia, focus on the challenge of surviving the Smartphone Safari with Kids.
The discussion covers healthy screen time, online safety, AI literacy, managing smartphones for children, and the impact of internet usage on developing brains. The episode emphasises the importance of understanding and navigating the complexities of smartphone usage, digital literacy, parental controls, and finding a balanced approach to technology use within the family. Additionally, it addresses strategies for engaging children about technology, setting boundaries, and ensuring a healthy digital environment at home.
In this launch episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle,’ host Sue Atkins, alongside experts Tara Jones and Angeline Corvaglia, introduce a podcast aimed at helping families navigate the complexities of technology. They will be exploring challenges such as cyberbullying, smartphone addiction, and maintaining mental health in the digital age. It will offer insights, tips, and advice from a blend of perspectives to assist families in striking a healthy balance with technology use, guiding them to thrive in the digital landscape while exploring the relationship between technology, parenting, and family life.
00:00 Welcome to the Digital Jungle: Introductions and Aims
00:54 The Challenges of Digital Parenting
01:54 Embarking on a Digital Adventure Together
