Digital Tattoo: Supporting Children + AI

Technology keeps changing — but the need for calm, confident and open family conversations hasn’t.

With recent social media law changes, regular digital “check‑ins” matter more than ever, especially as some young people explore workarounds. Drawing on early years research, this forum also supports families to have thoughtful, age‑appropriate conversations about screen use for younger children.

Together, we’ll explore what’s next for under‑16s, practical ways to talk about AI, and things to consider before introducing new technologies. We’ll look at navigating tech discussions within friendship groups, supporting healthy online relationships, and why connection before correction matters.

The forum also explores boundaries, holding space for emotions, the impact of fear, shame and guilt, and how algorithms influence self‑agency and identity. We’ll reflect on the importance of modelling healthy digital behaviour at home.

Practical, relevant and informed — supporting families to navigate the digital and AI world with confidence.