Parenting and Technology Institute
Parenting in a Digital World
Has Changed Dramatically
Technology is reshaping childhood, family life and human connection at extraordinary speed.
The Parenting and Technology Institute provides thoughtful, evidence-informed guidance to help families, schools and organisations navigate technology with greater confidence, balance and understanding.
Why This Matters
Families are navigating challenges that previous generations never faced
Technology has become part of childhood, family life, learning, friendship, entertainment and identity. For many parents, this has created a new kind of pressure — serious, complex and often difficult to manage alone.
The Parenting and Technology Institute exists to help move families, schools and organisations away from noise, fear and overwhelm — and towards calm, evidence-informed guidance that can be applied in real life.
No panic
We recognise the real risks and pressures of digital life without adding fear, judgement or overwhelm.
No judgement
Parents and families need support, not blame. Our work is designed to restore confidence and capability.
Practical guidance
We translate research, expertise and lived experience into clear guidance for real families, schools and organisations.
Who We Support
Supporting families, schools and organisations
The Institute works across the places where technology is now shaping family life — at home, in school communities, and within organisations supporting working parents.
Parents
Guidance that helps parents feel more confident, capable and supported as they navigate technology, boundaries and modern family life.
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Programmes and resources that help schools support parents with practical, trusted guidance around children’s technology use and wellbeing.
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Support for employers seeking to help working parents manage the pressures of family life, technology and digital wellbeing at home.
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Practical support for the issues families are facing now
Our programmes translate research, clinical insight and real-world experience into practical guidance across the areas where technology is creating the greatest pressure for families, schools and organisations.
Boundaries & confidence
Helping families create clearer expectations and reduce conflict around technology at home.
Gaming & screen time
Understanding gaming habits, motivation, limits and family pressure points.
Social media & wellbeing
Supporting healthier conversations around anxiety, identity and online life.
Online risks & exposure
Helping parents approach difficult topics calmly, clearly and practically.
Bullying & online behaviour
Supporting families and schools to respond to harmful online interactions.
Devices & skills
Building practical digital skills, routines and habits that support healthier family life.
Work, Family Life & Technology
Supporting working families in a digital world
The pressures created by children’s technology use do not stay at home. For many working parents, concerns around smartphones, gaming, social media, sleep and online safety can affect stress, focus and wellbeing at work.
The Institute works with organisations seeking to support employees in a practical, thoughtful and non-judgemental way.
Community Reflections
Voices from families, schools and organisations
The Institute’s work is shaped by the real experiences of parents, educators and working families navigating technology in everyday life.
“It was supportive, not directive. It helped me understand that we are not the only family trying to navigate this and that no parent is getting it perfect.”
Parent
School community participant
“It helped us approach these conversations more calmly and confidently. We’ve already introduced clearer family boundaries around phones and screen time.”
Parent
PATI participant
“The programme reassured me that a balanced, practical approach is possible. I left feeling more informed, more empowered and less overwhelmed.”
Parent
School community participant
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Supporting families, schools and organisations through a period of profound technological change
The Parenting and Technology Institute exists to help families and communities navigate technology thoughtfully, practically and with greater confidence. Explore the Institute’s work, programmes, insights and areas of support.