#Parentlife: Key issues, benefits and advice for new parents using social media and mobile technology
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Birth and Parent Education
Publisher
Birth and Parent Education Ltd
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
62179
Abstract
As professionals are aware, the transition to parenthood involves a steep learning curve for first- time parents, as they adjust to myriad changes in their lives. With most adults now also using social media on a daily basis, usually through their mobile (‘cell phone’) device, the added impact of the ever-present hand-held ‘screen to the world’ has introduced new complexities into becoming a parent. This article outlines the key challenges and benefits related to social media use for parents. We also discuss parents’ motivations to use social media and ways for practitioners to support parents. Further, we suggest parent education should now include discussion on guidelines for social media usage by parents and planning for the introduction of mobile phone technology (including social and digital media) to their children.
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Archer, C., & Williams, D. (2023). #Parentlife: Key issues, benefits and advice for new parents using social media and mobile technology. International Journal of Birth and Parent Education, 10(4). https://ijbpe.com/journals/volume-10/70-vol-10-issue-4