I talk to a lot of parents and they all say the same thing. They are overwhelmed, and they are not sure how to navigate the internet alongside their kids. So much of life happens online now that banning it outright just isn't a real option.
If you have ever wished you could sit down with someone who understands both the risks and the benefits of these platforms, this is that conversation.
It works whether you are being proactive or reactive. You might want to know which tools to put in place before your kids go online, or something may have already happened and you want to tighten things up without cutting the cord entirely.
Every family is different and one size does not fit all, so the session is about building guardrails that keep your child as safe as possible while still letting them reach the things you think are appropriate. I will also flag the apps that look harmless and have a darker side.
We cover heading off bullying before it starts, gaming with strangers safely, and how to spot when an app is engineered to hijack your child's attention.
What we cover
YouTube
A great educational and creative tool when you know how to dodge clickbait, rage bait and the algorithm rabbit holes.
Roblox and Minecraft
What they are, what the risks look like, and how to play without the predators, microtransactions and dopamine loops.
Discord, Steam and Xbox
Stop having to choose between safety and your child's social life. They can have both.
Neurodivergent kids and gaming
How to give them the outlet that gaming provides without raising a couch potato.
From a parent
Testimonial coming soon.
Your host
Taylor Hay
I'm an early internet kid who has lived, breathed and studied computers since the beginning of the modern internet. I have a passion for educating people on how to avoid the pitfalls of the 'net without just going offline.
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Community workshops available
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