Children’s Mental Health in a Digital World: Helping Them Feel Safe, Regulated, and Ready to Learn

As part of TDCC’s May Mental Health series, we are pleased to present an insightful webinar led by Dr. Kayleigh Sumner, Educational Psychologist, on the important connection between children’s mental health, emotional regulation, and readiness to learn in today’s digital world.

This webinar is designed for parents, educators, and advocates who want to better understand how emotional wellbeing, daily routines, and screen habits can affect a child’s ability to engage, cope, and thrive at home and in school. The session will offer practical guidance on recognising early signs of stress, emotional dysregulation, and screen-related overload, while sharing supportive strategies that help children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand how emotional wellbeing, daily routines, and screen habits can influence a child’s sense of safety, regulation, and readiness to learn.

2. Recognise early signs of stress, emotional dysregulation, or screen-related overload in children across home and school settings.

3. Learn practical strategies to support healthy screen time habits, strengthen emotional regulation, and promote better focus, wellbeing, and learning.

About the Speaker

Children’s Mental Health in a Digital World: Helping Them Feel Safe, Regulated, and Ready to Learn 4 Dr. Kayleigh Sumner is an Educational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people in the UK and UAE. She holds a Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology and specialises in positive psychology and wellbeing, with a strong focus on children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

An international keynote speaker, Dr. Kayleigh has presented in the UK, Dubai, France, Miami, and Bahrain. She works closely with schools to implement mental health awareness programmes and also leads community workshops that support children, families, and educators. Passionate about nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience, she is committed to helping children feel supported, understood, and prepared for lifelong success.