Christmas Screen Use
Sometimes during Christmas holidays, our family rules about our children’s use of digital tech might slide. This resource helps parents think about what might be optimal over the holiday period.
October 22, 2020
Demystifying MOMO
MOMO is a scary looking character that your child could potentially encounter online or hear talked about at school. We help to demystify MOMO and give you tips on how to help your child to stay safe online.
October 19, 2020
50 Questions to Ask Your Teen about Their Digital Diet
We know that effective communication between parent and child can promote better life satisfaction among young people. By having regular little chats, we invest in our children’s digital resilience and hopefully shape their thinking too! Here is a list of questions you can dip into from time to time to kickstart these important conversations.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Anna Hemmings and Megan Pengelly of GamCare: Teaching Young People about Gambling
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Anna Hemmings and Megan Pengelly of GamCare about the importance of teaching young people about gambling, to enable them to make informed choices about this common risk-taking behaviour.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Charlotte Markey: Body Image
In this podcast, Dr Charlotte Markey discusses how parents can help their children, particularly girls, navigate puberty, social media and relationships, whilst maintaining a positive body image.
October 19, 2020
Family Digital Values
It’s important that our children understand how they should behave online and why it’s so important. Discuss your digital values as a family, using this resource as a guide.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Sir Anthony Seldon: Challenges and Opportunities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this podcast, Sir Anthony Seldon discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially with regards to students, parents, school leaders and the education system.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Clarissa Smith: Teens Accessing Pornography
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Clarissa Smith about concerns parents have about their teens accessing pornography and they discuss ways to promote healthy sexual development in our young people.
October 19, 2020
Young People’s Use of Pornography – Dr Weston’s Thought for the Day
Dr Weston takes you through some of the most important evidence-based facts parents need to know about young people’s use of pornography.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Fiona Brooks: Adolescence and Child Mental Health
In this podcast, Dr Weston interviews medical sociologist, Professor Fiona Brooks, expert in all things related to adolescence and child mental health. They discuss some good news relating to outcomes for teens nationally, as well as areas of concern. Topics include gaming, mental health, social media, pornography, parenting, self-harm, gender differences and the benefit to teens of feeling connected to their teachers.
October 19, 2020
