Today’s kids are growing up in a digital environment no generation has faced before—and most parents are trying to keep up without a roadmap. Between smartphones, social media, school devices, gaming, and constant online connection, it can feel overwhelming to know what actually helps kids thrive.
Raising Kids in a Digital World is a supportive, evidence-based series designed to help parents and caregivers move beyond fear and confusion and toward clarity, confidence, and realistic family strategies. Rather than focusing on panic headlines or rigid rules, this program offers practical tools, thoughtful discussion, and research-informed guidance that meets families where they are.
Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills will help participants gain insight into how technology truly affects kids’ development, how to talk with kids in ways that build trust and cooperation, and how to create family tech plans that actually work in real life.
Sessions are designed to stand alone or be taken as a series, allowing families to join whenever they’re ready.
Understanding the digital landscape without the fear
This session cuts through alarming headlines and myths to explore what research actually tells us about kids, screens, and brain development. We’ll look at:
Parents will leave with a clearer, calmer understanding of what truly matters—and what doesn’t.
How to talk about tech without power struggles
Most families fight about screens—but very few are taught how to talk about them. This session focuses on:
You’ll learn practical scripts and strategies you can use right away to open healthier, more productive conversations at home.
Creating boundaries that actually stick
Rigid rules often fail—but no rules don’t work either. This session helps families create a plan that fits their values and their real life. We’ll cover:
Participants will leave with a framework they can adapt as their children grow.
Managing what you don’t fully control
From school-issued laptops to Snapchat and TikTok, parents often feel powerless. This session explores:
This is about realistic navigation—not perfection.
Register for each of these online sessions separately or come to the full series for the maximum benefit.
Emmy Hilliard founded Grow Digital Skills, www.growdigitalskills.org, Vermont’s women-led digital empowerment non-profit. Dedicated to making technology accessible to all, Emmy is passionate about fostering digital literacy across generations. She believes in the power of lifelong learning and every individual’s valuable perspective on the digital world. Emmy's approach emphasizes patience, clear communication, and hands-on experience, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive in our increasingly connected society. When not exploring the latest tech trends, Emmy enjoys being with her family, hiking, crafting, and cooking. She finds inspiration in the experiences and wisdom of the community she serves and is always eager to learn something new from those around her.
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