Navigate: Understanding Children’s Digital World

Wednesday 8th July | 1pm - 2pm | FREE Online Webinar

*Please register even if you can't make it as we will be sending out a recording!

 

The online world is changing faster than most parents can keep up.

One minute your child is watching videos on YouTube. The next they're talking about Snapchat streaks, TikTok trends, Discord servers, AI apps or online influencers you've never even heard of.

It can feel overwhelming.

You want to protect them, but you also don't want to become the parent who's constantly saying "no", checking devices or arguing about screen time.

 

Perhaps you've found yourself wondering...

What is my child actually doing online?
Who are they talking to?
How much screen time is too much?
Why do they seem so attached to their phone?
Are influencers changing the way they think about themselves?
How do I keep them safe without damaging our relationship?

If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, you're certainly not alone.

The digital world isn't something all generations grew up with, yet today's children are navigating it every single day.

The good news? You don't need to know every app or every trend to become your child's greatest source of support.

 

Introducing Navigate

Navigate is led by George, whose unique experience allows him to see the online world from both a young person's and a parent's perspective.

Working closely with children and young people within a school setting, George understands the platforms, trends, language and online culture that shape their daily lives. At the same time, through his experience supporting families and his background in social work, he also understands the very real questions and concerns that parents and carers face.

The session will also be supported by Claire, the founder of Inspire You, an experienced therapist, coach, and wellbeing consultant.

This combination means the workshop isn't about creating fear or dismissing technology - it's about translating the digital world into something parents can better understand, giving you the confidence to support your child without feeling like you're constantly playing catch-up.

Unlike watching a YouTube video or scrolling through online advice, this is an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment where you can ask questions, explore real-life situations and hear the concerns of other parents who are navigating many of the same challenges.

This workshop is also the first step in a wider parenting pathway. If you find the session helpful, there will be opportunities to continue learning through future workshops that explore some of today's biggest parenting challenges in greater depth, helping you build confidence and practical skills as your child grows.

 

Why this workshop matters

Technology isn't going away.

Social media isn't disappearing.

Gaming is part of many children's social lives.

Rather than trying to remove these experiences altogether, the most powerful thing parents can do is understand them.

When children feel listened to rather than judged, they're far more likely to speak openly when something doesn't feel right online.

Navigate helps you build that understanding.

 

During the workshop we'll explore...

• Why young people are drawn to online spaces: independence, belonging and friendships
• Popular platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and gaming communities
• Positives and negatives of digital platforms
• Algorithms, advertising and online influence
• Emerging concerns, including online culture and influencer impact
• Developing critical thinking skills
• Healthy online habits and safety settings

 

By the end of the workshop you'll...

✔ Feel more confident talking to your child about their online world.

✔ Better understand the apps, games and platforms they use.

✔ Know how online algorithms and influencers shape what children see.

✔ Have practical ideas to encourage healthier screen habits.

✔ Understand how to guide rather than control.

✔ Leave feeling more informed, reassured and confident as a parent.

 

Meet George & Claire

 

Navigate is delivered by George and Claire, bringing together two complementary perspectives to help parents better understand the ever-changing digital world.

George works directly with children and young people in a school setting, giving him first-hand insight into the challenges they face every day. He sees how social media, gaming and online culture can influence children's confidence, emotions, friendships, behaviour and wellbeing - not only online, but in the classroom, at home and within family relationships.

Alongside his work in schools, George supports young people through one-to-one emotional wellbeing sessions, helping them build resilience, confidence and healthier ways of managing the pressures they experience. As a Social Work student, he is also developing a strong theoretical understanding of child development, safeguarding, family systems and the wider factors that influence young people's lives. His combination of lived experience alongside children and professional training allows him to translate today's digital culture into practical, relatable guidance for parents.

 

Claire brings over 17 years' experience supporting children, young people and families. Executive Coach, therapist and founder of Inspire You Wellbeing, she has worked across schools, children's services, CAMHS and private practice, supporting families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural and wellbeing challenges. Throughout her career she has seen how rapidly the online world has evolved, bringing both incredible opportunities and new challenges for children and those caring for them.