Ep 1 - When Things Go Wrong Online: Responding with Calm and Compassion

May 11
46 mins

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Episode Description

What should you do when something goes wrong online for your child, and how can you respond in a way that actually helps?

In this episode of the Digital Guardian podcast, Netsafe explores how parents and caregivers can support young people through difficult online experiences like cyberbullying, image-based harm, and peer conflict. Learn why your first reaction matters, how to stay calm under pressure, and how to create a safe space for your child to open up. This conversation focuses on practical, trauma-informed strategies that build trust, strengthen communication, and support your child’s digital wellbeing—without escalating the situation.

Explore more tools and support at https://digitalguardian.guide

Featuring: Lucy Thomas (Project Rockit), Linda Bowden (Te Aho), and Karla Sanders (Netsafe)
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