Consulting
I offer expert advisory services, helping your organization in its efforts to create safe, nurturing spaces where 21st century kids can flourish
Supporting the Global Village
Raising kids has always been a big job and parents have never been able to do it on their own. In the 21st century, that’s more true than ever before. We set kids up for success when we act together as a global village of caring adults.
There are lots of organizations in the global village that can pitch in and contribute to supporting kids and families.
Here’s just a sampling of the types of organizations I work with:
Governmental agencies
Nonprofits
Research programs, both in academia and not
Schools
Creating the conditions for success in the 21st century
57%
Parents across Europe who believe that digital citizenship should be taught in school and at home.
43%
Teachers from 38 countries around the world who feel their training has prepared them to engage effectively with digital technology in the classroom.
72%
Parents in the U.S. name overuse of social media as their top mental health concern for their kids.
Guidelines and Policies
Governmental support and agency policies are what sets the stage for the community. Let’s craft clear goals and expectations around creating and maintaining safe, healthy environments for families and kids.
I advise on guidelines and best practices on topics such as:
General Parenting
Mindful parenting
Parenting in the digital age
Parenting across cultures
Child Development
Supporting kids’ learning and development in families and informal learning spaces
Digital wellness and digital citizenship
Cross cultural families
Workshops
I offer engaging interactive workshops for kids, parents, teachers, and other professionals in formal settings (like schools) or informal settings (like your neighborhood parent’s group). Topics are customizable and on demand, but they can include:
Parenting
Child development
Digital wellness
Managing kids’ social media
Research Projects
In the 21st century, society changes at the speed of light.
Advancements in technology happen more quickly than traditional research can keep up with.
Despite that, it’s still vitally important for us to explore the impact on kids of new tools and paradigms.
With a strong background in developmental psychology and educational technology research I contribute to projects about tech and kids, digital wellness, and parenting.
Making Research Accessible
Academic-type research plays a key role in our general knowledge. But sometimes folks need help understanding how scientific findings can help them in their daily lives.
That’s why translating research for parents, teachers, policy makers, and educational tech creators is essential. I distill the science into relevant, useful, and actionable information for those who need it the most.
Schools and Educational Curricula
What’s your school’s approach to students’ digital wellness?
Don’t have a policy? I can help you create one.
Teachers need as much help and guidance on how to support and encourage healthy, safe environments. We can provide teacher training on digital citizenship and digital wellness.
I am also available to give workshops to parents through parent education nights or PTA meetings.
Design tech for kids’ wellbeing
Digital tools are powerful; let’s use that power to make a positive impact for kids in the 21st century.
Are we on the same page? Do you have a tech product – or an idea for one – that you think will do amazing things for kids? With my expert consulting services, I can:
Help you build or improve your product for high engagement and maximum learning.
Provide expert guidance on child development and how ages and stages affect optimal tech design.
Engage parents to get buy-in and participation.
Help you make your produce stand out. We’ll solve the problem of entering into a crowded field with lots of products (that don’t alway live up to their big claims)