Children's Online Safety- Raising Gen Alpha and Millennial Parenting ft. Cyberpsychologist Nirali Bhatia

I am a millennial parent raising a gen alpha. We might have adapted to the internet but not all of us fully understand how fast the digital world is changing and what dangers it might carry especially for our kids.

Yes, the internet has many many benefits but has its dark side too. I have stopped sharing my daughter’s pictures online and wonder about the right age to give her a phone and about educating her regarding internet’s threats.

Even connecting and communicating with this generation requires a very different approach as they are born in a completely digital world and have sharp minds. 

If you also wonder about your kids' safety in the digital world, if you want to know what to do if your or your kids’ pictures are used wrongly then this episode is for you. We also talk about screen time management, cyberbullying prevention, social media for kids and internet safety for kids because protecting kids online is the need of the hour.

I am speaking with cyberpsychologist Nirali Bhatia. Nirali is an accomplished Consulting Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over two decades of experience in web technology. Her area of expertise lies in Cyberpsychology where she studies the impact of technology on human behaviour and mind. She heads V4Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a tech company that specializes in developing secure applications with the best user experience. Nirali is also a director at V4WEB Cybersecurity, a top 20 trusted company in the cybersecurity domain in India.

Nirali Bhatia is the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P., an anti-cyberbullying organization providing guidance, counselling, and reporting assistance to victims of cyberbullying. Her extensive experience and knowledge have led her to be a guest speaker and panelist for organizations such as UN Women and UNICEF. She has also been invited to participate in panel debates on various news channels and cybersecurity conferences. 

We had a very open talk but please understand that the purpose is not to judge you but to educate you so please listen with an open mind.

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Connect with Nirali Bhatia- https://niralibhatia.com/

Cyber B.A.A.P. website- https://www.cyberbaap.org/

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