The online world is a big part of children’s lives, but keeping up with changing technology, apps and online risks can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers. 

This course will help you better understand your child or young person’s digital world, and give you practical ways to support them to navigate it safely. You will learn about screen time and healthy technology use, as well as some of the risks children may encounter online. 

You will build confidence to have open conversations with your child, recognise when something may be wrong, and know how to respond if they experience something harmful or unsafe online. You don’t need to be a technology expert to help keep your child safe. 

What will I learn?

• How screen time and technology use can affect children at different ages and stages. 
  
  
• How to recognise and respond to online risks, including grooming, sextortion, cyberbullying and harmful content. 
  
  
• How social media, algorithms and artificial intelligence can influence children’s online experiences. 
  
  
• How to help protect your child’s privacy and personal information online. 
  
  
• Practical ways to support safer use of games, apps, social media and digital devices. 
  
  
• How to have open, age-appropriate conversations that help your child build confidence and resilience online. 

Who is this course for? 

Parents, caregivers, whānau and family members, and anyone supporting children and young people in the home or community. This course is especially useful for: 

• Parents of children or young people using devices or social media 
  
  
• Caregivers supporting children with unsupervised online access 
  
  
• Grandparents and family wanting to understand digital risks 
  
  
• Youth workers, mentors and others in caregiving or supportive roles 
  
  

COURSE ACCESS: 30 days 

DURATION: 45 minutes 

CONTENT WARNING: While this course is family-focused, it includes references to online harms that may be distressing. We recommend wearing headphones and engaging with the course privately. Support resources are provided throughout. 

RESTRICTIONS ON USE: By enrolling in this course, you agree to comply with our Terms & Conditions.

What do our learners say?

• "Well thought out. Very current and relevant. Educational as to what can be going on behind the scenes. Good starting points for opening discussion with my children on this topic."
  
  
• "The course was very thorough and well-structured. It didn't just provide a list of things to look for; it offered clear, actionable steps on how to respond to concerns. I finished the course feeling much more prepared and confident in my ability to safeguard children in the digital world."
  
  
• "I found it relatable. The depth of content was really good, and it's a thorough resource. If someone was wanting to actually learn something rather than just peering into infographics or a quick tiktok this course will be for them."