Digital Nutrition

29/08/2025

Installment 19 of 'when awesome people write books so you don't have to' Ash Brandis' newbie POWER ON must be so good I accidentally ordered two copies! I love their take on all things digital x parenting x being a progressive thinking creature. 🔌

20/08/2025

Curiosity is the secret sauce to transform conflict into conversations.

I get it, parents are on high alert for risks to their children's safety, and often for good reason. When we approach many situations around our kids and technology with fear, anger and reactivity we miss opportunities to connect with them and actually understand what's happening in their digital world.

When we shift from interrogation to exploration, our kids are more likely to open up. They'll share their experiences, help us understand their perspective, and even come to us when something feels off or unsafe online.

Curiosity doesn't mean we abandon boundaries or safety measures. It means we gather information first, understand the full picture, and then make informed decisions together with our children rather than reactive ones against them.

The goal isn't to be our kids' friend - it's to be their trusted guide in an increasingly complex digital landscape. And that starts with being curious about their world, not just critical of it.

And yes, you retain veto power!

09/08/2025

Maybe I am late to the party, but I just discovered the 'MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS' button in gmail. I was setting up some labels and filters and found it. In a few clicks, BOOM! I had decluttered a bunch of newsletters from my inbox(es)!.

NB: doesnt seem to be in google workspace emails though - just free gmail accounts.

07/07/2025

Join me in Geelong! I squealed with delight to be invited to speak at this year's conference in just over a month. I'll be sharing guilt-free strategies to overcome digital overwhelm without disconnecting from community and the connection we're all wired to need for wellbeing. No digital detoxes and impractical abstinence approaches, just savvy skills for modern mums in a digitally-colonised world.

Get your tickets >> https://ausmumpreneur.com/ausmumpreneurconference-2/

04/06/2025

Your kid wants to download something called "Epic Battle Royale Crush Saga." Is it:
A) a harmless puzzle game,
B) that violent 1st person shooter your neighbor's irritating kid is playing, or
C) a data-harvesting nightmare?

Get the free 'Due Diligence on Digital Downloads' resource and stop guessing what's on your kid's phone.

Grab it now and take 3 simple steps together towards tech peace of mind (no computer science degree required) >> https://offers.jocelynbrewer.com/digital-due-diligence-worksheet-info

22/05/2025

Autonomy is a core psychological nutrient! It's the drive for independence and self-direction that most parents actually want their kids to develop and exert. So when conflict over screens show up, its often this drive to have control and choice that is really underpinning the issue.

My course CO-DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S TECH USE AGREEMENT harnesses collaboration and gives young people centre stage in developing a plan for managing devices in the home. It borrows from Self Determination Theory to help get buy in to change management and give parents more space from screen-based conflict.

Get the low down >> https://courses.jocelynbrewer.com/family-tech-use-agreement-landing-page

21/05/2025

Young people would also tell you they'd prefer to grow up in world that was free from a climate crisis, live-streamed gen0cid3 and other poly-crises that they will inherit. If only we asked them about those things and listened....

14/05/2025

I have 323 parents from a girls school in Melbourne registered for this webinar tonight!

I unpack a range of digital dilemmas, provide tonnes of practice advice, and position parents as experts in their own families (I just happen to know some stuff and things about teens x tech). AND take questions at the end until there are none left!

My approach is one of intentional, safeguarded participation in online spaces - not prohibition and arbitary restriction. I've also got new content on AI Chatbots and companions for parents to mull over.

Everyone who registers gets the video recording plus a PDF full of further reading and resources to help uplevel their skills around this whole screen time management malarky.

If your school or organisation is keen to support your community on living well connected - DM me for details!

13/05/2025

My course 'effective support for victims of cybertrauma and online harm' is now available on demand via Mental Health Academy.

Over an hour, learn about:
- the types of online abuse and harms,
- the impact of cybertrauma
- strategies to support treatment and recovery.



https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/catalogue/courses/effective-support-for-victims-of-cybertrauma-and-online-harm

12/05/2025

Your friendly reminder not to use Adolescence as some kind a doom-based ominous warning or tool of that only evokes fear/shame responses.

This show is a commercial product, its designed to elicit big emotions and uber-strong reactions. Its primary job was to make money, not as an educational tool.

Chucking teens in front of it and hoping the show will do the hard slog of teaching them healthy tech habits is lazy and dumb.

10/05/2025

Thank to you to the folks at this local government conference I spoke at in March for their thoughtful feedback on my presentation.

One of the best activities I do as part of my 'job' is speaking to really varied audiences about the nuanced ways that technology is shaping how we live, love and learn (without dogma or judgement).

Text in the image is below (sorry I know its hard to read). If you'd like to chat about me presenting to your community, team, school staff or parent body - get in touch!
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Jocelyn was a standout speaker at our recent Governance Conference in Dubbo, delivering a thought-provoking and highly relevant session on digital wellbeing. With her unique blend of psychological insight and practical advice, Jocelyn challenged our audience to rethink their relationship with technology—both personally and professionally. Her presentation struck a powerful chord with attendees, particularly those navigating leadership roles in an increasingly digital world. Jocelyn’s engaging style, sharp insights, and clear communication made complex ideas feel accessible and actionable. She expertly connected the dots between digital behaviours, attention, and governance, leaving our delegates inspired and better equipped to support healthy tech use within their organisations. We highly recommend Jocelyn to any event or organisation looking to explore the intersection of technology, mental health, and leadership in a meaningful and impactful way.

17/04/2025

If you're in Sydney and are a parent curious about the wellbeing impact of AI on your child and their digital activities, their learning and overall cognitions - come along to this event on May 26.

Full details:

Get tickets on Humanitix - AI and your child - a workshop for parents hosted by Matt Esterman (The Next Word). Maker Space, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, 5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia. Monday 26th May 2025. Find event information.