Resources for parents and carers
Resources that support parents and carers of young children growing up in a rapidly changing digital age.
Research-based guidance for families with young children
The Digital Child comprises almost 200 researchers across six Australian universities, 14 international universities, and over 20 partners, including the Australian eSafety Commissioner and The Smith Family.
Our research is design to help answer important questions for Australians who look out for the health, education and happiness of young children. Our work will inform publicly available, evidence-based guidance for parents and carers.
Explore our blog posts
Children’s rights and parental responsibilities in a digital world
by Sonia Livingstone
Has the pandemic called time on ‘screentime’? Parents’ and caregivers’ hopes for post-pandemic family media practices
by Digital Child
Valuing the everyday roles played by families in children’s digital media practices at home
by Fiona Scott
Growing up in a digital age
We are currently recruiting for our nation-wide study on children’s use of digital technologies.
If your children is aged between six months and five years, then your family is eligible to join. The ACODA survey closes on 30 April 2024.
Visit our Centre
We host events for children and families in our Children’s Technology Spaces. Keep an eye out for events in your local area via our events page.
Children’s views on digital safety and citizenship
In this report children speak for themselves using illustrations. The last page of the report also featured a Chatterbox-style game that can help you explore the outcomes of the project.
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