Full Website Launch: September 22
Raising Kids In The Digital Age
Resources for Upper Dublin Families Navigating Digital Parenting
Empowering you to make decisions that support your family
Parenting in the digital age means making countless decisions about technology, often with little guidance and constantly changing landscape. From the first device to social media platforms to gaming communities, every family's journey looks different.
Let's be honest: this is a lot of work for parents. You're juggling constantly changing information, building the trust needed for tough conversations, and finding ways to keep your kids connected to friends even when you're setting limits. We're here to help make it more manageable with resources from experts in the field and local insight to make it easier to parent in the digital age as a community.
Common Tech Questions from Upper Dublin Parents:
When Should Kids
Get a Phone?
For families considering first phones, tablets, or increased device access—or choosing to delay
The device decision is often the first major digital parenting choice. When is the right time? How do you set up guardrails that grow with your child? This section provides practical guidance for taking those first steps into device ownership, including alternatives to smartphones, timing considerations, app decisions, and creating family agreements that evolve with your child's maturity.
We also provide support for families choosing to delay devices, including strategies for helping children navigate social situations and maintain friendships when they don't have their own device.
Is My Kid Ready
for Social Media?
For families whose children are ready for or already using social platforms, or considering waiting
Understanding different platforms like Instagram and Tiktok, their risks and benefits, privacy settings, and how to help your child build positive online relationships. We'll also cover handling cyberbullying, recognizing harmful content, and fostering digital empathy in social spaces. For families choosing to delay social media access, we provide guidance on helping children understand your decision and navigate peer pressure while maintaining social connections through other means.
How Do I
Handle Gaming?
For families navigating online gaming communities and video game culture or considering limiting access
Gaming is often a child's first introduction to online communities and real-time interaction with strangers, something many parents don't realize when they first allow games like Roblox, Fortnite, and MInecraft. From understanding different gaming platforms and their social features to managing screen time around engaging games, to recognizing concerning behaviors in gaming communities. Learn how to help your child enjoy gaming safely while building positive digital citizenship skills.
How Much Screen
Time is Too Much?
For families trying to find balance between screen use, offline activities, and rest—or exploring screen-free routines
Screens are everywhere, but how much is too much? This section offers age-appropriate screen time guidelines, tips for creating realistic family screen routines, and strategies for helping kids self-regulate as they grow. We’ll also explore how to model healthy digital habits, distinguish between passive and active screen use, and troubleshoot when screen time starts interfering with sleep, behavior, or relationships.
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