#parentingunplugged

Whether it’s social media, mobile technology or the “Internet of Things,” connected technologies bring us enormous advantages, along with some challenges. Youth Diversion wants to help parents help their kids get the most from technology while managing the risks, encouraging both innovation and responsible use.

#parentingunplugged is a series of webinars and podcasts hosted by Youth Diversion that is using the beauty of technology to provide parents with unlimited access to expert advice.

The #parentingunplugged webinar series is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and WindsorEssex Community Foundation and The Solcz Family Foundation 

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Social Media

This e-presentation focuses on the benefits, risks and impact of social media on children and youth. Youth Diversion’s Executive Director, Joanna Conrad, explores social media and it’s correlation to pornography, sexting, cyberbullying, human trafficking and other risks. Examining digital influences, digital concerns, and what it means to set a digital culture in the home, the e-presentation explores risks and the overarching importance of parents having open and honest conversations with their kids about digital safety.

Facts and Figures

17 cities from around the world downloaded 
#parentingunplugged content (webinars and podcasts) 

Breakdown of webinar views: 
32.6% pornography 
15.8% predators 
28.4% digital footprint 
23.2% self-esteem 

Vaping is the most downloaded podcast 

Webinar 1 – Social Networking Risks with Sergeant Jeff Taylor, I.C.E Unit, Windsor Police

Webinar 2 – What’s the Big Deal Anyway? With Sergeant Jeff Taylor, I.C.E Unit, Windsor Police

Webinar 3 – Video Game Addiction, Racism & a Hypersexualized Society

Webinar 4 – Parental Controls Pt I with Kevin Cosgrove

Webinar 5 – Parental Controls Pt II with Kevin Cosgrove

YD Webinar – Social Media and Pornography

YD Webinar – Social Media and Predators

YD Webinar – Social Media and Self Esteem

YD Webinar – Social Media and Digital Footprint

Podcasts:

Podcasts can also be found on Spotify, iTunes and iheartradio by searching #parentingunplugged

(Cyber) Bullying (Part 1 of 2)

Bullying affects the majority of Canadian children, at least once, throughout their childhood. For some kids, bullying is a daily reality. The effects of bullying are immediate and long-lasting, putting our children at risk for a number of physical, social and mental health problems. As parents, these risks should not be acceptable. Adult intervention stops bullying – it is our responsibility.
Listen to Part 1 of a two part series on Bullying with Steve Bellaire, Safe Schools Principal with the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board and Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion. In the podcast, the Steve and Joanna discuss bullying, including risks for children who bully, those who are bullied, the school’s role and include their thoughts on some coping strategies.

(Cyber) Bullying (Part 2 of 2)

Parents are responsible for creating positive environments that promote children’s ability to create and maintain healthy relationships. By helping children develop the essential social skills to navigate peer conflicts and by minimizing opportunities for negative peer interactions, parents can help adjust the imbalance of power inherent in a bullying relationship. Listen to Part 2 of a two part series on Bullying. Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion is joined once more with Steve Bellaire, Safe Schools Principal with the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board. In this podcast, Steve and Joanna discuss bullying, including risks for children who bully, those who are bullied, the school’s role and finish up with our thoughts on some coping strategies.

Vaping

In yet another twist for worried parents: learn about vooping, cloud chasing cold-boxing and vapourhood – i.e. vaping. Join Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion and Staff Sergeant Jason Woods of the LaSalle Police Service as they discuss vaping devices, ready to deliver a puff of nicotine (or marijuana) anywhere, anytime, including in the classroom.

Addiction

Often times parents avoid talking about addiction and substance abuse with their kids under the presumption that it won’t happen to their kid. Listen to Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion and Mike Brown, Founder of Spiritual Soldiers, attempt to open the dialogue about mental health and addiction on a more personal level, discussing stigmas associated with substance abuse and discussing possible strategies for parents to use to have open dialogue about potential challenges their children may encounter and how to handle those situations should they arise to prevent them from making poor choices that may lead them down the path of addiction. The Spiritual Soldiers have a coffee shop on 1015 Erie St East in addition to selling merchandise they’ve always sold as a social enterprise. The shop serves as a safe haven for those looking to get out and enjoy themselves in a clean, sober and supportive environment. It’s an opportunity to provide constant encouragement for those who need mental and/or emotional support.

#keepyourprivatesprivate

Youth Diversion presents, your ‘frenemy’ – the internet and how to #keepyourprivatesprivate

Youth Diversion developed a series of six videos designed for youth to address the consequences of sharing inappropriate content and unhealthy digital ownership.

These smart, animated, engaging 15-second videos provide youth with a clear understanding of the consequences of sending nudes,(a.k.a. ‘sexting’), including personal and legal ramifications.

Six diverse characters lead the viewer on a journey through the thought process that youth endure while making the ultimate decision to send or not to send. While the videos are intended for youth, there is a lesson for all, young and old, to #keepyouprivatesprivate.

Video topics include:
1. Sexting has long term consequences
2. Post with respect
3. Personal boundaries
4. Think before you send
5. Educate your peers
6. Recognize the signs

Full Length

Sexting Has Long Term Consequences

Post With Respect

Set Personal Boundaries

Think Before You Send

Educate Your Peers

Recognize the Signs

Digital Driver’s E-Presentation Series

#KYPP (#keepyourprivatesprivate)

(Recommended for ages 12 and up)

Supplementary e-presentation PowerPoint videos available:
Online Risky Relationships • Digital Footprint

Abstinence from the Internet is not an option but we can educate youth to practice safe social media. By understanding how young people use the Internet, the risks they face and the strategies to manage those risks, we can help enable youth to safely navigate their digital lives.

Youth Diversion has modified its school presentation into an e-series to deliver timely topics digitally.
Topics covered in the #KYPP e-presentation are: media balance, sexting, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, respect, consent and digital footprint.

Supplementary Curriculum

Use YD’s optional interactive lessons and activities to address topics discussed in the #KYPP e-presentation and prepare youth to take ownership of their digital lives.

Risky Online Relationships 

(Recommended for ages 12 – 15)

Online conversations can be awkward and sometimes even risky – with downsides ranging from simple misunderstandings to manipulation or inappropriate messages. Help young people navigate and avoid these situations before they go too far.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the types of messages that might cause a red flag feeling for someone.
  • Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling.

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Digital Footprint

(Recommended for ages 15 and up)

Our digital footprints can have a powerful impact on our future. This can be a scary thought, given that what’s in our digital footprint isn’t always in our control. Teach students that digital footprints are an opportunity to showcase their best selves and craft a footprint that leads to future success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn that one’s public presence online is called a digital footprint.
  • Recognize that any information posted online can help or hurt future opportunities (college admission, employment, etc.).
  • Create a vignette that shows how a positive digital footprint can help someone take advantage of an opportunity.

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#KYPP Junior

(Recommended for ages 10 – 12)

Supplementary e-presentation PowerPoint videos available:
Digital Drama • Private & Personal Info

Abstinence from the Internet is not an option but we can educate youth to practice safe social media. By understanding how young people use the Internet, the risks they face and the strategies to manage those risks, we can help enable youth to safely navigate their digital lives.

Youth Diversion has modified its school presentation into an e-series to deliver timely topics digitally.
Topics covered in the #KYPP e-presentation are: media balance, sexting, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, respect, consent and digital footprint.

Supplementary Curriculum

Optional interactive lessons and activities to address topics discussed in the #KYPP Junior e-presentation and prepare youth to take ownership of their digital lives.

Digital Drama

(Recommended for ages 10 – 12)

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the types of messages that might cause a red flag feeling for someone.
  • Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling.

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Private & Personal Info

(Recommended for ages 10 – 12)

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn that one’s public presence online is called a digital footprint.
  • Recognize that any information posted online can help or hurt future opportunities (college admission, employment, etc.).
  • Create a vignette that shows how a positive digital footprint can help someone take advantage of an opportunity.

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#KYPP Primary

(Recommended for ages 6 – 9)

Supplementary e-presentation PowerPoint videos available:
Green Means Go • Digital Citizens

Abstinence from the Internet is not an option but we can educate youth to practice safe social media. By understanding how young people use the Internet, the risks they face and the strategies to manage those risks, we can help enable youth to safely navigate their digital lives.

Youth Diversion has modified its school presentation into an e-series to deliver timely topics digitally.

Topics covered in the #KYPP e-presentation are: media balance, sexting, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, respect, consent and digital footprint.

Supplementary Curriculum

Optional interactive lessons and activities to address topics discussed in the #KYPP Primary e-presentation and prepare youth to take ownership of their digital lives.

Green Means Go

(Recommended for ages 6 – 9)

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the types of messages that might cause a red flag feeling for someone.
  • Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling.

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Digital Citizen

(Recommended for ages 6 – 9)

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn that one’s public presence online is called a digital footprint.
  • Recognize that any information posted online can help or hurt future opportunities (college admission, employment, etc.).
  • Create a vignette that shows how a positive digital footprint can help someone take advantage of an opportunity.

Download:

#KYPP Adapted

(Recommended for ages 16+)

Supplementary Presentation Slides:
#KYPP Adapted

#KYPP Adapted was created as part of Youth Diversion’s #keepyourprivatesprivate series of Digital Drivers e-presentation series.

This video serves as an important tool to help people with an intellectual disability learn how to be safe online while still having fun connecting with friends, family and their community.

By understanding the risks they face online and learning strategies to manage those risks, we can help enable everyone to safely navigate their digital lives.

Topics covered in the #KYPP Adapted e-presentation are: personal information, cyberbullying, media balance, sexting, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, respect, consent and digital footprint.

Supplementary Curriculum

Use YD’s optional materials to reinforce topics discussed in the #KYPP Adapted e-presentation, assisting viewers to take ownership of their digital lives.

#KYPP Adapted

(Recommended for ages 16+)

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The Price of Social Media

Supplementary Curriculum

Use YD’s optional interactive lessons and activities to address topics discussed in the #KYPP e-presentation and prepare youth to take ownership of their digital lives.

Coming Soon

The Price of Social Media JR

Supplementary Curriculum

Use YD’s optional interactive lessons and activities to address topics discussed in the #KYPP e-presentation and prepare youth to take ownership of their digital lives.

Coming Soon

Beyond Bullying

Supplementary e-presentation PowerPoint videos available:
Responding to Online Hate • Online Hate

Beyond Bullying explores the difference between bullying and normal peer conflict. Different forms of bullying (physical, verbal, social, and cyber bullying) are explored as well as legal consequences and the far reaching impact that bullying can have. It covers a newer form of bullying referred to as ‘roasting’, labels, stereotypes, bystanders, and empathy. The goal of this e-presentation is to educate youth to use alternative methods to resolve problems by providing techniques for standing up to bullies as well as what to do if students witness bullying.

Supplementary Curriculum

Optional interactive lessons and activities to address the topics discussed in Beyond Bullying.

Responding to Online Hate

(Recommended for ages 10 – 15)

 

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Online Hate

(Recommended for ages 15+)

 

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