EP 18: Helping families navigate the online world for maximum joy and minimum stress

In this episode I chat with Martine Oglethorpe director of “the Modern Parent” to discuss how young people are using devices and how to help families incorporate technology safely and smartly into their lives, ensuring our kids are getting the very best that the internet and technology has to offer them without succumbing to the many pitfalls of a digital and connected world.We chat about :-challenges and concerns of parents- parental and child responsibilities-setting boundaries-impacts on families and overall well beingTune in to learn more about how to maximise joy and minimise stress in this modern world of technology.About MartineMartine is an accredited speaker with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner and have presented to numerous parent groups, schools and teachers around Australia. Regular workshops with young people also ensures she has the most relevant perspective and up to date information on what it means to grow up today.With a background in secondary education and a Masters in Counselling Martine is able to use her extensive professional experience in conjunction with the personal experiences of raising 5 boys, to give a realistic approach to parenting today.You can connect with her at https://themodernparent.net