Digital Literacy Workshops for Parents & Caregivers
Practical, Judgment-Free Training for PTAs, Parent Groups & Community Classes | Learn How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Request Workshop for Your PTAThe Challenges Parents Face Today
You want to keep your kids safe online—but the technology changes faster than you can keep up. You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed, confused, or worried about what your children are exposed to.
“I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know”
Your kids are on apps you’ve never heard of. They use platforms you don’t understand. You want to protect them, but you’re not sure what dangers to even look for.
“By the time I figure out one app, they’ve moved on to three more.”
Screen Time Battles
Constant fights about putting devices down. “Just five more minutes” turns into hours. You feel like the bad guy, but you’re worried about how much time they’re spending online.
60% of parents report daily conflicts over screen time.
Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing
You want to talk to your kids about online safety, but you’re afraid if you seem too strict or out-of-touch, they’ll just hide things from you instead of coming to you for help.
“I don’t want them to stop telling me things.”
Gaming & Stranger Danger
Your child is playing Roblox, Minecraft, or Fortnite with “friends”—but are they really friends? You don’t know who your kids are talking to online or what conversations are happening.
“I found out they’ve been video chatting with someone I’ve never met.”
Social Media Anxiety
Your middle schooler is on TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. You see the anxiety, the comparison, the need for likes—but you don’t know how to help them navigate it or whether to take it away completely.
“She’s constantly checking to see how many likes she got.”
No One Taught Us This
You didn’t grow up with smartphones, algorithms, or social media. There’s no parenting playbook for this. You’re figuring it out as you go—and feeling like you’re always one step behind.
“I’m supposed to teach them, but I don’t understand it myself.”
The Solution: Education, Not Just Restriction
BAM Digital Media teaches parents and caregivers how to guide their children’s technology use with confidence—not fear. You’ll learn what your kids are actually doing online and how to have productive conversations without judgment or panic.
Led by someone who spent 14 years building the engagement strategies your kids encounter—and who is also raising three children in NYC public schools, navigating the exact same challenges you face every day.
Why PTAs & Parent Groups Choose BAM Digital Media
Insider Knowledge
14 years building algorithms for Disney, Netflix, Amazon, P&G—teaches how platforms manipulate from someone who created those campaigns.
Parent of Three
Raising children in NYC public schools—not just theory, but real experience navigating technology with kids of different ages.
Former PTA President
Understands PTA operations, parent engagement, and how to deliver workshops that actually work for busy families.
Master’s in Public Administration
Educational background informs approach to teaching adults and designing effective family education programs.
Judgment-Free Approach
No parent-shaming. No guilt. Just practical, actionable strategies that meet families where they are.
Multilingual Resources
All materials available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole—ensuring every family can participate and learn.
Parent Workshop Topics
Each workshop provides practical strategies you can use immediately—no tech expertise required. Designed for evening or weekend sessions to accommodate working parents.
Understanding What Your Kids Are Really Doing Online
A comprehensive overview of the platforms, apps, and games your children are using. Learn what’s happening in Roblox, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and more—from a parent and insider perspective.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- List of age-appropriate apps and red-flag apps
- Conversation starters for different ages
- Guide to understanding gaming platforms
- Questions to ask your kids (that they’ll actually answer)
Practical Online Safety Strategies
Move beyond “be careful online” to specific, actionable steps you can take to protect your children. Device settings, privacy controls, parental tools, and when to intervene vs. when to educate.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Step-by-step device setup guide
- Privacy settings checklist
- Comparison of parental control apps
- Emergency response plan for incidents
Having “The Talk” About Technology
How to talk to your kids about online safety, screen time, and digital citizenship without lectures, threats, or shutting down communication. Age-appropriate conversation frameworks that actually work.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Age-specific conversation guides
- Sample dialogue for tough topics
- Questions that encourage honesty
- How to repair after conflicts
Screen Time That Actually Works for Your Family
Move beyond arbitrary time limits to create sustainable, realistic screen time agreements that reduce conflict and help your kids self-regulate. Learn what research says vs. what actually works in real families.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Family tech agreement template
- Age-appropriate guidelines
- Alternatives to total restriction
- Self-regulation strategies for kids
Gaming, Chat, & Stranger Danger Online
What’s really happening in gaming platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. How to recognize grooming tactics, teach your kids about online strangers, and keep gaming safe without banning it completely.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Gaming safety checklist
- Red flag warning signs
- Privacy settings for popular games
- Safe gaming family rules template
Social Media, Anxiety & Self-Esteem
Understanding how social media affects your child’s mental health, body image, and self-worth. Learn to recognize warning signs, have empathetic conversations, and help your kids build healthy relationships with social platforms.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Warning signs checklist
- Conversation scripts for mental health
- Healthy social media boundaries
- When to seek professional help
What Parents Gain from Our Workshops
Confidence to Guide
Stop feeling helpless or behind. Gain the knowledge and tools to guide your children’s technology use with confidence.
Better Conversations
Learn how to talk about technology without lectures, fights, or your kids shutting down. Build trust and openness.
Practical Safety Tools
Leave with specific steps you can take today—device settings, privacy controls, conversation starters, and emergency plans.
Family Agreement
Create realistic tech agreements that your whole family can follow—not rigid rules that lead to sneaking and hiding.
Community Support
Connect with other parents facing the same challenges. Share strategies, ask questions, and build support networks.
Peace of Mind
Sleep better knowing you understand what your kids are doing online and have a plan for keeping them safe.
Our Parent-Focused Approach
✓ Judgment-Free Environment
No parent-shaming. No guilt. We recognize that every family is different and meet you where you are—whether you’re tech-savvy or completely overwhelmed.
✓ Real Parent Perspective
Led by a parent of three navigating the same challenges. You’re learning from someone in the trenches with you, not someone lecturing from theory.
✓ Practical, Not Preachy
Walk away with specific steps you can take today. No lectures about “the dangers of technology”—just actionable strategies that work.
✓ Age-Specific Guidance
What works for a 7-year-old doesn’t work for a 13-year-old. Get strategies tailored to your children’s ages and developmental stages.
✓ Flexible Scheduling
Evening and weekend options to accommodate working parents. Single 90-minute workshops or multi-week series—whatever works for your community.
✓ Take-Home Resources
Guides, checklists, conversation scripts, and templates in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole that you can use at home with your family.
✓ Q&A Time
Every workshop includes time for your specific questions and scenarios. Bring your real parenting challenges and get practical answers.
Ready to Bring This Workshop to Your PTA or Parent Group?
Let’s discuss how BAM Digital Media can help your parent community navigate technology with confidence, not fear.