Cyber Safety Project - DigiKnow Parent Series

Ep 5 - Building Digital Resilience with Ash Manuel

Author of Growing with Gratitude, Ash Manuel joins Trent Ray as they dive into how parents can help their children develop resilience in the digital world, navigate cyberbullying, and foster a positive online identity. Ash discusses practical strategies for instilling gratitude and empathy in young people and highlights the significance of digital downtime for mental and emotional health. Listen in as Ash shares insights on guiding children to engage with positive online communities and adopt reflective online practices to improve their impact on self and others.

Ep 4 - Game Aware with Andrew Kinch

This episode explores why gaming captivates young people and the educational and social benefits it can offer. Andrew discusses how to identify unhealthy gaming habits and the importance of parents becoming involved as teammates rather than opponents, enhancing the gaming experience and preventing addiction. He shares practical advice on setting safe gaming environments and fostering open communication to ensure children are safe and polite in online games.

Ep 3 - Talk to Me First: Exposure to Explicit Content with Justine Keily-Scott

In this episode, Justine discusses the 'Talk to me first' approach, detailing how parents can start conversations early to build trust and prepare children for the digital world. She provides practical advice on setting up a safe digital environment at home, role-playing to deal with accidental exposure to inappropriate content, and fostering body positivity. The discussion also covers preventive versus reactive measures in managing children's online interactions, providing parents with the tools to encourage healthy, informed, and respectful attitudes towards sexuality.

Ep 2 - The Sexualised World of the 21st Century with Daniel Principe

In this revealing episode, Daniel Principe delves into the complex digital landscape facing today's adolescents, heavily influenced by porn culture and its pervasive reach. We explore the effects of early exposure to sexualised media on young people and their understanding of healthy relationships. Daniel provides insights on the importance of fostering positive role models to counteract toxic portrayals of masculinity often seen in media. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on protecting and guiding our youth through the sexualised digital world.

Ep 1 - Protecting Children Online with Kristi McVee

This episode tackles the critical issue of child safety in the digital age. We discuss the four main ways children are vulnerable to abuse online, how technology aids groomers, and the signs that a child may be at risk. The episode offers direct advice on teaching children protective behaviours and practical conversation starters to help parents talk about online safety effectively. Tune in for essential insights and tools to safeguard the young internet users in your life.