Parenting in a digital world: Raising safe and smart kids

Name: Parenting in a digital world: Raising safe and smart kids
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

Navigating the Digital World of Technology, Social media & Keeping Your Child Safe & Responsible Online

Created byOranje Media

Last updated 11/2024

English

What you'll learn

Guide your kids through their online adventures confidently
Teach your kids how to manage screen time efficiently
Know how to navigate social media apps and keep your kids safe in them
Teach your kids how to use social media responsibly
Teach your kids how to handle cyberbully and peer pressure
Teach your kids how to avoid and handle inappropriate content
Encourage your kids to use technology in a productive way

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 47m total length

Introduction2:02
Explore practical guidance for keeping kids safe and responsible online as you navigate the digital landscape, from tech safety tricks to decoding the social media scene.
The Role Of Technology In Children’s Lives4:30
Explore how technology shapes children's education, creativity, and connection. Navigate privacy, screen time, and cyberbullying with practical boundaries for ages 2 to 15.

Managing Screen Time and Setting Healthy Digital Boundaries3:02
Set consistent screen-time rules, use timers, and apply age-specific boundaries to balance education, sleep, and family connection, including tech-free zones and offline activities.
A Parent's Guide to Popular Social Media Platforms5:54
Responsible Use of Social Media2:59
Teach digital etiquette, pause before posting, and treat online spaces like real life while guiding kids to resist trends, seek offline validation, and communicate openly.
Handling Cyberbullying and Peer Pressure3:37
Learn to recognize cyberbullying, respond by blocking, reporting, and documenting with screenshots, and build resilience through open communication and upstander action, using resources like stopbullying.gov and school counselors.
Responsible Online Video Gaming2:41
Navigate the modern gaming landscape with Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox across consoles and mobile. Set healthy time limits, monitor purchases, and guide online interactions for safer, balanced play.
Handling Inappropriate Content2:55
Identify harmful content and set up filters like Google Safe Search as your first defense. Monitor browsing, keep open conversations, and teach kids to stop, report, and block dodgy content.
Sexting, Pornography, and Sexuality3:12
Teaching Digital Citizenship2:30
Teach kids digital citizenship through online etiquette, respect, and empathy. Help them spot misinformation, verify sources, and handle online disagreements calmly, keeping empathy and respect online and in real life.
Parental Controls and Safety Measures2:33
Set up parental controls and kid profiles, block inappropriate content, and manage screen time to balance monitoring with privacy and encourage productive use of technology.
Encouraging Productive Tech Use2:15
Tame technology and direct power toward safe, educational learning with online Duolingo and Khan Academy. Balance screen time with offline activities and coding and digital art with Scratch and Procreate.
Navigating Future Trends8:00
Explore future tech trends like virtual reality and artificial intelligence, their impact on kid-friendly education, plus decoding emojis and abbreviations to bridge communication and safeguard online safety.
Conclusion and Resources1:32
Recap how Duolingo and Khan Academy make learning fun and safe online, balance tech use with offline activities, and explore VR resources for kids' education.

Requirements

Be a parent, a teacher or just a concerned citizen

Description

Parenting in this digital age can feel overwhelming. With social media, online games, and countless apps shaping your child's world, how do you ensure they use technology safely and responsibly?

"Navigating the Digital World: A Parent's Guide to Technology, Social Media, and Keeping Your Child Safe and Responsible Online" is your comprehensive guide to parenting in today's fast-paced digital environment.

This course will equip you with the knowledge to understand the platforms your kids love, spot potential online risks, learn social media slangs kids use, and understand healthy online habits for your child. You will also learn practical ways for setting online boundaries, monitoring your child's online activity, and creating an open, judgment-free space for conversations about technology and social media.

Whether your kids are dealing with social media pressure, cyberbullying, or screen time addiction, this course provides solutions. Perfect for parents of kids and teens, it empowers you to become a tech-savvy guardian while maintaining a balanced, connected relationship with your child.

By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident and equipped to guide your children through the digital world. You’ll know:

How to balance screen time without constant battles.

How to introduce technology at the right age, in the right way.

The risks your kids face online—and exactly how to handle them.

What platforms they’re using, what’s good about them, and what to watch out for.

How to talk to your kids about sexting, pornography, and other challenging topics in a way that actually sticks.

Who this course is for:

Parents
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Parenting in a digital world: Raising safe and smart kids

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 7min

Main Course12 lectures • 41min

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