Parent Resources
The Impact on Social Media on Young Minds - A Habs Parent Partnership Initiative, May 2024
Thank you to the parents and guardians who were able to connect with us for our 'Impact of Social Media on Young Minds' events in May 2024. We've shared the presentations and other resources from these events and conversations below, including a video which highlights the advice and tips which both parents and pupils shared with us. We hope you find these useful.
Summary Video
Other Resources
Presentations from the 'The Impact of Social Media on Young Minds' events:
The Impact of Social Media on Young Minds - presentation by Year 12 pupils
Haberdashers' Digital Strategy - presentation by Gemma Lavin, Director of Strategy and Innovation
Our Trust at a Glance - presentation by Jan Shadick, CEO
Links to Internet Matters
Developing Digital Skills
Parent-Child Contracts for Mobile Phone Use
Example Parent and Child Contract when introducing mobile phones
How-to Guides
How to set up Apple Family Sharing on iPhones
Get Started with Google Family Link
Dove Self-Esteem Project Films
The following short, powerful films by Dove offer valuable insights into what content young people may be accessing on social media, which can have a positive or negative impact on their self-esteem and perception of beauty. This content could be through influencers or AI-generated.
Both films highlight the importance of talking to your children about their social media use, the content they see and the importance of seeking a balance of content or opinions.