The Course
Hey parents! Are you struggling to figure out whether or when to allow group chat or social media? Are you struggling to figure out what devices are appropriate or safe? Maybe you're unsure about where to begin or maybe you want to undo a past decisions. Wherever you are in your digital parenting process, this course can help.
Step by step we will dive into texting/group chat, social media and devices. Through a series of easy to digest videos and worksheets, you will learn exactly what you need to know to make the best decisions for your family-- and you'll learn what you need to know, how to make decisions you need to make, how to build plans for safe usage and how to communicate it all to your family.
What you'll get from this course
I put this course together based on hundreds of conversations with parents just like you. What I share will help you make decisions about whether, when and what you will allow. I will help you build Safety Plans to ensure your family fully understands how to use these technologies safely. And I will help you communicate your decisions, the plans and why. The info you receive and the skills you'll develop in this course are like your personal tech toolkit. You're going to discover easy-to-follow guidelines, smart safety practices, and tons of practical tips to help you on your digital parenting journey. Think of it as the blueprint that will help you build a positive digital environment for your family. This course is well-structured, so you’ll find it a breeze to follow along and keep track of your progress. I promise, this course will build your confidence and your knowledge while making your family safer.
Curriculum
Your instructor
I'm Sarah Gallagher Trombley. I am a mom, and ex-Snapchat Executive, and founder of Digital Mom Media. I am also the instructor for this course.
After 20 years in the media and tech industries, I left the corporate world to focus on digital parenting. I founded Digital Mom with the mission to help parents navigate the world of technology for and with their children. Technology moves at the speed of light and it can been very hard to stay on top of it. Through the Digital Mom Lab and this course specifically, I will share what I know as a mom, as a technologist and as a digital parenting expert to help you keep your family safe.