You don't need to navigate modern childhood alone.
Helping Children and Families Flourish in a Rapidly Changing World
Evidence-based guidance, practical support and trusted resources for parents, professionals and schools.
Recent government announcements and emerging research are changing how we think about childhood, technology and wellbeing.
We bring together the evidence, the context and practical guidance to help families and professionals make sense of what is changing — and what it means for children.
Read our latest discussion on children and social mediaIn Focus
Children and Social Media: What the Evidence Says
Following the Prime Minister's announcement, we have brought together the research, the debate and a family discussion guide to help you have these conversations at home.
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Our goal isn't simply to keep children safe. It's to help children and families flourish.
Why Families Trust Connected Child
Evidence-Based
All resources are fully referenced and research-informed — never opinion or hearsay.
Practical
Guidance designed for real family life — not just theory.
Accessible
Clear, jargon-free language so every family can benefit.
Compassionate
Supportive, non-judgmental and understanding in everything we do.
Research-Informed
Grounded in the latest academic, government and charity research.
The CALM Approach
Every family is different. These four principles guide how we support parents, children and professionals.
Compassionate
We understand that parenting is genuinely hard. Our guidance is always supportive, never prescriptive or judgmental.
Accessible
Clear, jargon-free support for every parent, whatever your background, experience or starting point.
Led by Evidence
Everything is grounded in peer-reviewed research and trusted organisations — not personal opinion or hearsay.
Mindful
Thoughtful, non-alarmist guidance that helps you act with calm and confidence — one step at a time.
Compassionate · Accessible · Led by Evidence · Mindful
How Can We Help?
Find the right support for you.
Parents
Practical guidance, workshops and resources to support everyday family life.
Professionals
Evidence-based resources and training to support children and families.
Resources
Trusted guides covering online safety, wellbeing, AI, neurodiversity and parenting.
Research
Helping shape future support through research and collaboration with schools and families.
Meet Sarah
With a background in education, psychology and safeguarding, Sarah founded Connected Child to help families navigate modern childhood with confidence.
Her mission is simple: to provide trusted, practical and evidence-based support so that every child has the best possible chance to flourish.
A Personal Mission
Like many parents, Sarah's understanding of what children face online changed when something happened closer to home than she ever expected.
No parent should feel they have to figure this out alone.
— Sarah, Founder
What Parents and Schools Are Saying
Feedback from the families, parents and schools we are working alongside.
Coming soon — feedback from our pilot programmes with parents and schools.
Coming soon — feedback from our pilot programmes with parents and schools.
Coming soon — feedback from our pilot programmes with parents and schools.
Grounded in Research. Shaped by Families.
We want to be effective and relevant to what families actually need — not what we assume they need. That means listening carefully, gathering evidence, and continually shaping our resources in response to real experiences — working alongside schools and families navigating technology, AI and mental health.
Find out more about our approachWhy Evidence Matters
Families deserve resources that are grounded in research, not assumptions or trends. Evidence ensures our guidance is trustworthy, effective and safe.
How We Gather It
We work directly with schools, parents and young people through surveys, group discussions and partnerships with education and mental health professionals.
How It Shapes Our Resources
Everything we create is informed by what we learn. Research findings feed directly into our guides, workshops and the ongoing support we offer families.
Most Popular with Parents
The guides parents come back to most — practical, evidence-based and written for real family life.
What parents need to know about their child's online life
A practical guide to understanding what children do online, the risks to be aware of, and how to have open, productive conversations without conflict.
Signs your child may be struggling with their mental health
Understanding the difference between typical teenage behaviour and signs that your child may need more support — and what to do if you're worried.
A parent's guide to AI tools and chatbots
What artificial intelligence tools actually are, how children are using them, what the risks are, and how to talk to your child about using AI safely.
What's Coming Next
The Connected Child is growing. Here is what we are building for families over the coming months.
Parent Workshops
Live online workshops exploring the themes that matter most to families raising children in a digital world.
Online Courses
Self-paced learning grounded in the latest research, designed to fit around busy family life.
Research with Schools and Families
Collaborative research to understand what families and educators really need — and build it together.
Membership Community
A supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences and grow in confidence.
Practical Tools and Guides
Downloadable resources, checklists and conversation guides you can use at home right away.
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