Navigating Growing Up In A Digital World

Remember the sting of not being invited to that high school party? Now imagine finding out in real-time, complete with photos and videos. Welcome to your teen's world.

Picture this: you’re in high school, it’s 11 pm on a Sunday and you’re supposed to be studying for that history test, but you’re scrolling through your feed. 

Suddenly, your heart drops. There it is: a fresh post from your squad, all huddled together at Sarah's house, clearly having the time of their lives. The caption? "Best. Night. Ever. 💖✨ #SquadGoals"

It hits you. You weren't invited. Cue the panic: Do they not like me anymore? So they have a group chat without me? Is it because of that weird comment I made in the group chat last week? Should I text them? Pretend I didn't see it? Get famous on TikTok? Move to Antarctica and live among the penguins?

Navigating Growing Up In A Digital World

As a recent graduate of the high school social media jungle, I'm here to share insights you won't find in parenting books. Join me for a "Navigating Growing Up In A Digital World" workshop this Monday, where we'll dive into:

1. The Mental Health Toll 

1. The "doom scroll" effect on self-esteem 
2. Real talk: Bikini pics, body editing, and the validation trap 

2. FOMO and Being Kind Online

1. The Snap Map drama: When everyone's hanging out without you 
2. Why people are meaner online and bridging the gap between your digital and IRL identity

3. The Permanence Paradox

1.  The Times Square test: Would you want it on a billboard?
2. The PACT Framework
3. Conversation starter: "To post or not to post?"

Jonathan Haidt argues we're overprotecting kids in the real world while under-protecting them online. Let's find the balance together.

We're Here to Help

Want a positive role model to help your kid thrive in academics or pursue a meaningful passion project? Who can also relate to the doom scroll and reality of growing up online? Someone your kid will actually listen to? Get matched to a mentor here…

Growing up online means you have way too much photoshoot content from middle school... 😝🤯

We're here to empower your child with the skills and mindset to thrive in this digital age — both online and off.

On behalf of the Curious Cardinals team