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Tackling Technology and Keeping Your Whānau Safe in a Digital World

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Thursday, November 21

Tackling Technology and Keeping Your Whānau Safe in a Digital World

Parenting in the digital age? Join us Nov 21st for expert advice, food, and fun! Tickets are limited—grab yours today!

Date and time

Thursday, November 21 · 6:30 - 10pm NZDT

Location

The Wintec Atrium

The Atrium, Wintec Te Pūkenga City Campus, Wintec House Tristram Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3204 Hamilton, ZH 3204 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Drinks and mingle

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Pio (MC) Welcome

Pio Terei

6:45 PM - 6:55 PM

Nate from Sentinel Homes Waikato Welcome

6:55 PM - 7:10 PM

Dave from Parenting Place Welcome

7:10 PM - 7:40 PM

Presenter: Holly Brooker - Parenting educator and online safety advocate

Holly Brooker

Tackling Technology • New research • Screen time • Family culture • Online safety • Gaming/YouTube/social media/porn/online risks • Home audit/filteriing/parental controls • Communication • Human c...

7:40 PM - 8:10 PM

Presenter: Nathan Wallis - Neuroscience Educator

Nathan Wallis

Technology and the brain • How screen time affects the brain • Screentime and brain development • Emotional regulations • Why is this so hard for parents and hard to manage? • Tips for managing scre...

8:10 PM - 8:40 PM

Presenter: Sheridan Eketone - Parent Coach, Trainer and Presenter

Sheridan Eketone

Family culture and values • Family culture • Boundaries

8:40 PM - 9:30 PM

Q & A - Have your questions answered by the experts!

Holly Brooker

Nathan Wallis

Sheridan Eketone

You will have the opportunity to anonymously submit your parenting question to the experts and get some first hand advice

10:00 PM

Night Ends

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Sentinel Homes is again hosting its annual Parenting Place event on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM at The Wintec Atrium. Its an an evening packed with fun and learning!

Connect with other parents, gain valuable insights, and discover new strategies to navigate the joys and challenges of parenting in today’s digital world. Dinner and drinks will be provided, making it a perfect opportunity to relax, meet like-minded individuals, and build a supportive community.

We’re excited to feature three expert presenters who will focus on "Tackling Technology and Keeping Your Whānau Safe in a Digital World":

Holly Brooker, Parenting Educator and Online Safety Advocate:

New research

Screen time

Family culture

Online safety

Gaming/YouTube/social media/porn/online risks

Home audit/filtering/parental controls

Communication

Human connection

Tech connection

Role modeling

Nathan Wallis, Neuroscience Educator:

Technology and the brain

How screen time affects the brain

Screen time and brain development

Emotional regulation

Why managing screen time is challenging for parents

Tips for managing screen time

Grandparents’ perspective

Sheridan Eketone, Parent Coach, Trainer, and Presenter:

Family culture

Boundaries

Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your parenting skills, connect with others, and create lasting memories. We can’t wait to see you there!

You will also have the opportunity to submit your own annonymous questions to the panel and get the experts advice.

Organized by

Sentinel Homes and Parenting Place