Upcoming parent and carer information sessions and webinars
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks and months. These sessions are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to each, please click on the host and registration links provided.
May听 听
The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Thursday 28 May, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded 鈥渏ust joking鈥� interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
鈥� learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
鈥� understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
鈥� gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
Hosted by: 听
June听听
How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
Wednesday 3 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people.
Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people.
This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas:
- The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
- How these technologies can affect your child鈥檚 safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
- Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
Hosted by: 听
Wednesday 3 June, 7.00pm-8.00pm听
As parents and carers, we all want to support our children as they grow, from the early years through to adolescence. But when big feelings show up as big behaviour, it can be hard to know what to do in the moment, no matter your child鈥檚 age.听
In this warm and practical听webinar, parenting expert,听author听and presenter Karen Young will help you make sense of what is going on beneath your child鈥檚 behaviour and offer simple, realistic ways to respond that build connection and emotional strength over time.听
Designed for parents and carers of both primary-aged children and teenagers, this session recognises that while children and teens express emotions differently, their need for understanding, safety and connection听remains听the same. You will gain insights and strategies that can be adapted to suit your child at听different stages听of development.听
Together, we will explore:听
- why big feelings happen and what they are telling us across childhood and adolescence听
- how children and teens rely on trusted adults during emotional moments听
- practical ways to respond to challenging behaviour with calm and clarity at different ages听
- how to set boundaries in ways that strengthen relationships听
- what helps children and young people build their emotional skills over time听
- how to reconnect after difficult moments, including as children grow older and more independent听
You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own role as a steady, reassuring presence in your child鈥檚 life, whether you are supporting a younger child or navigating the complexity of the teenage years.听
This session is about supporting, not perfecting. You will leave with a deeper understanding of your child at any age, along with simple strategies you can use straight away to support their wellbeing and your relationship.听
Hosted by: Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle听
Navigating screen time: tools for today鈥檚 families
Wednesday 17 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
The webinar offers realistic and practical approaches to strengthen digital skills, encourage open conversations, and make screen time more positive and predictable for the whole family.
It is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school and will cover:
- what quality screen time looks like
- how to create balanced family routines
- ways to manage boredom and transitions
- strategies to support children鈥檚 wellbeing at different ages and stages.
Hosted by: 听
The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Tuesday 23 June, 5.30pm- 6.15pm听
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded 鈥渏ust joking鈥� interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
鈥� learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
鈥� understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
鈥� gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
Hosted by: 听
How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people听
Wednesday 24 June, 7.00pm- 7.45pm听
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use that can bring new risks, especially for children and young people. Find out what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong, as well as:
鈥� The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities
鈥� How these technologies can affect your child鈥檚 safety, privacy, development and wellbeing.
鈥� Practical, easy-to-use ways to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
This webinar is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
Hosted by: and
