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Our children – particularly tweens and teens – are strongly attracted to social media and new technology. They’re wired for it, we aren’t. They can’t get enough of it and we are paralysed by our fear of something we don’t know, can’t even see and don’t yet fully understand.

Parents need to get beyond the hype and scary stories to truly get to grips with this major, and irreversible shift taking place in the world as a result of the invention of the internet and the rise of interactive social media. Everything is changing and our tweens and teens are at the centre of it all. We need to take conscious, positive steps to understand this new look world, and our children, so that we remain connected and relevant.

Through this interactive, conversational presentation, creative parenting expert and author of Future-proof Your Child, Nikki Bush will help you gain perspective and grasp the bigger picture. In turn this will help you to bridge the digital divide between yourself and your child, helping you to maintain your emotional connection with each other.  Click here to view video.

FEEDBACK ABOUT BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE:

So empowering, thank you.

Just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for such a wonderful, easy to understand, informative talk this morning. It was well worth the drive down from Hilton. Am so excited about what I learnt.

I’m going straight home to sign up on Facebook so that I know what my children are doing.

I’ve learnt the importance of keeping the door to conversation with my children open.

I’m no longer paralysed by my fear of technology or social media.

Love the mantra to help my children protect themselves:  One mind, one body, one reputation.

I had never thought about scenario planning with my children.  It’s great idea.

We need to empower ourselves to empower our children.  Thank you for the inspiration.

You have inspired me to think on my feet.

Thank you for teaching me how to protect my children.

I think it’s so exciting what’s out there for our children.

Thank you for reiterating the importance of family and the protection that family can provide.

You have inspired me to go home and be more present with my children.

TESTIMONIAL ABOUT BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE:

“Working in partnership with Nikki added real value to our Positive Steps campaign for Lipton Ice Tea.  Nikki brought real credibility to the parenting message that were were trying to get involved in and gave legitimacy to our brand’s involvement.   Nikki also came with a following, so if targeting parents, she amplifies your audience.  Overall she was a strong addition to our campaign.   As for the talks themselves and the content, Nikki captivated our audience with her engaging and entertaining style, coupled with her depth of knowledge and confidence.  The take-home value for parents was enormous.” Stewart Jones, GM Lipton Ice Tea, Unilever.

“It was incredible for me both as a mom and as a teacher to realise just how far we have come” digitally” and yet the fundamentals of bringing up well adjusted children have not changed that much! The statistics and figures are mind blowing and it is without a doubt “ a huge job” to protect our children from “what’s out there” Nikki takes away the fear and gives such practical down to earth solution and suggestions. After listening to Nikki talk you will feel empowered, knowing that no matter how “digitally challenged” you feel there is something you CAN do to help and protect your children.” Debbie Waldron, Deputy Head, Beaulieu Junior Prep.