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Digital Parenting

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Lesson Plan

Challenges of Digital Parenting

Parents will learn to navigate digital challenges through effective screen time management and online safety practices.

This lesson equips parents with practical strategies to protect and guide their children in a tech-driven world, fostering safer digital environments at home.

Audience

Small Parent Group

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion with practical examples.

Materials

Challenges of Digital Parenting, Screen Time and Safety (Slide Deck), and Tech Talk with Kids (Activity)

Prep

Preparation for Digital Parenting Lesson

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

  • Introduce the lesson's objectives and key challenges in digital parenting.
  • Use examples to illustrate the impact of screen time and online threats.

Step 2

Discussion on Screen Time and Online Safety

15 minutes

  • Present the Screen Time and Safety (Slide Deck).
  • Facilitate a group discussion about personal experiences and common digital challenges.
  • Encourage brainstorming of practical strategies.

Step 3

Interactive Tech Talk Activity

15 minutes

  • Engage parents in the Tech Talk with Kids (Activity).
  • Role-play common scenarios to practice response strategies.
  • Summarize key takeaways for immediate application at home.

Step 4

Conclusion and Q&A

5 minutes

  • Recap the lesson objectives and main discussion points.
  • Open the floor for final questions and provide additional resources as needed.
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Slide Deck

Screen Time and Safety

An engaging discussion on managing screen time and ensuring online safety for children.

Introduce the topic of screen time and online safety. Emphasize that today's discussion is crucial for understanding how screen time impacts children and what safety measures can be taken.

Understanding Screen Time

• Average daily screen time
• Impact on physical and mental health
• Balancing screen usage with other activities

Discuss current statistics around screen time usage in children. Relate statistics to potential risks and benefits, and set the stage for a balanced discussion.

Online Safety Essentials

• Safe browsing practices
• Privacy settings and parental controls
• Recognizing online risks and cyberbullying

Explain key online safety principles. Highlight the necessity of supervision and safe practices online. Include points on privacy and secure usage.

Practical Tips for Managing Screen Time

• Set clear limits and schedules
• Encourage outdoor and offline activities
• Use technology to monitor usage responsibly

Provide practical strategies and tips for managing screen time effectively at home. Encourage parents to share their own tips and initiate discussion.

Discussion & Q&A

Let's discuss your challenges, ideas, and effective strategies for managing screen time and online safety at home.

Conclude the presentation and open the floor for discussion and Q&A. Encourage parents to share their experiences and pose questions about the strategies discussed.

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Activity

Digital Parenting Activity: Tech Talk with Kids

Activity Overview

In this role-playing activity, parents will engage in simulated dialogues to practice discussing digital safety and screen time with their children. This exercise is designed to build confidence in addressing these topics, improve communication strategies, and equip parents with practical replies for common digital parenting scenarios.

Objectives

  • Develop clear, age-appropriate explanations for online safety and screen time limits.
  • Practice active listening and empathetic responses when discussing digital rules with children.
  • Identify and role-play common scenarios where digital safety becomes a concern.

Guidelines for the Activity

  1. Introduction (3 minutes):

  2. Role-Playing Scenarios (10 minutes):

    • Pair up participants or form small groups, assigning roles such as parent and child.
    • Each group receives a scenario prompt. Examples include:
      • A child asking to extend screen time beyond the set limit.
      • A child encountering an online pop-up ad and asking for guidance.
      • A child reporting a cyberbullying incident.
    • Parents should practice responding in a calm, informative, and reassuring manner.


  3. Group Discussion (5 minutes):

    • Reconvene as a larger group.
    • Invite participants to share experiences, challenges, and effective responses observed during the role-playing.


  4. Conclusion (2 minutes):

    • Summarize the key strategies discussed and any common themes that emerged.


Potential Follow-Up Points

  • How did the role-playing help clarify potential responses?


  • Ask participants what adjustments they might consider to better align with their family's needs in digital settings.


  • Encourage reflection on how digital discussions can evolve as children grow and technology changes.


By engaging in this activity, parents will be better prepared to have ongoing conversations with their children about digital usage and safety. For more detailed strategies, refer back to the Challenges of Digital Parenting lesson plan and the Screen Time and Safety (Slide Deck).

Happy learning and effective parenting!

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