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A Digital Driver’s License for the Online Road
When it comes to driving, preparation is expected.
When it comes to technology, it’s often skipped.This therapist-led program gives parents a clear framework for preparing kids for digital independence, with lessons kids can complete on their own or alongside a caregiver.
Because preparation matters more than timing.
Preparation is more than rules and restrictions
These are key areas kids need to understand before independence increases.
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Digital judgement
Helping kids learn how to think critically about what they see, share, and believe online.
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Emotional awareness
Helping kids notice how technology can affect mood, confidence, and sense of control.
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Decision-making under pressure
Understanding how strong emotions can influence online decisions, and why pausing before reacting matters.
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Online safety awareness
Understanding risks like manipulation, scams, inappropriate content, and boundary violations before they show up.
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Repair and accountability
Understanding what accountability looks like after a mistake, not just how to avoid making one.
These areas shape how kids think about pressure, mistakes, and influence once they are online.
How the Digital Driver’s License Works
The Digital Driver’s License is designed to fit real families, with flexibility built in.
Start with knowledge, not access
Kids learn about digital risks, judgment, and responsibility before independence increases, so learning happens proactively.
Short, focused lessons
Lessons are clear and manageable, and can be done independently or with a caregiver.
Real-world scenarios
Topics reflect situations kids actually encounter online, helping lessons connect to real-world decisions beyond the screen.
Reflection and reinforcement
Families are guided to reinforce learning through conversation and reflection.
What’s Included in the Digital Driver’s License
Everything families need to prepare for digital access before it expands.
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Therapist-Led Video Lessons
Short, developmentally appropriate lessons led by Chris that help kids think through real digital situations. Each lesson covers what kids need to understand and how to respond if issues come up.
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Real World Digital Scenarios
Lessons are grounded in situations kids actually face online, not hypotheticals or fear-based extremes. This helps kids practice judgment before they need it.
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Parent Guidance and Conversation Starters
Each lesson includes prompts that help families talk through topics together in a calm, supportive way. Focused on building understanding and trust, not control or punishment.
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Quizzes and Reflection Check-Ins
Short quizzes and check-ins help kids pause, reflect, and apply what they’re learning. Designed to reinforce awareness without overwhelm.
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Lesson Quick-Reference Guides
Each lesson includes a printable, easy-to-skim reference with key ideas and next steps. Helpful for quick reminders when questions come up later.
What Kids Will Learn
Each topic focuses on real situations kids face online, with clear guidance they can apply to real decisions.
Scams, Phishing, and Online Manipulation
How to recognize red flags, spot scams, and avoid being tricked online.
Cyberbullying and Online Conflict
How to handle mean messages, group chats, drama, and digital peer pressure.
Physical Health and Screen Use
How screens affect sleep, focus, posture, and energy, and how to build healthier habits.
Gaming Risks and Online Play
How to think about in-game purchases, chat features, persuasive design, and online interactions.
Online Predators and Manipulation
How grooming works, why it’s often subtle, and what to do if something feels off.
Digital Addiction and Awareness
How to recognize when technology use is becoming unhealthy, and why taking breaks and setting limits matters.
Mental Health and Social Media
How comparison, validation, and constant connection can impact mood, confidence, and self-esteem.
Digital Permanence and Reputation
How screenshots, posts, and messages can last, and how to think ahead before sharing.
Echo Chambers, Algorithms, and Harmful Content
How algorithms shape what we see and how online spaces can slowly push harmful ideas.
Questioning Reality: AI, Deepfakes, and Misinformation
How to tell what’s real, what’s manipulated, and why critical thinking matters more than ever.
Created by a Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Created by Chris Koniarczyk, Licensed Mental Health & Addictions Counselor
The Digital Driver’s License is built from years of real work with kids, teens, and families navigating screens, boundaries, and growing independence.
This program is grounded in real clinical experience, not fear-based headlines, extreme rules, or one-size-fits-all advice.
It’s designed to help kids develop understanding around judgment, emotional awareness, and online decision-making before access expands. And to help parents feel more confident guiding those conversations along the way.
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about preparation, connection, and long-term judgement.
Early Bird Access
Enrollment for the Digital Driver’s License is opening soon.
Families who join during the early-bird period will receive:
Full access to all 10 lessons
Lifetime access to future updates
Reduced early-bird price
No spam. Just updates when enrollment opens.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
The Digital Driver’s License is designed for families navigating growing online independence, especially when a child is asking for more access or already has some technology and needs more structure.
Most families use this course with kids roughly ages 8–13, but readiness matters more than age.
It’s especially helpful for parents who want to focus on judgment, awareness, and long-term decision-making, not just rules, monitoring, or restrictions.
No.
Some families use the Digital Driver’s License before giving a phone, to build shared understanding and guidance before access expands. Others use it after access has already begun, to slow things down and strengthen judgment.
Both approaches are valid.
There is no required pace and no expectation of perfection.
Lessons are short and focused. Some kids move through them independently. Others complete them alongside a caregiver. Many families pause, revisit topics, or spread lessons out over time.
The program is designed to fit real family life.
It’s designed for both.
Kids are the primary learners, while parents are given guidance and conversation prompts to support learning without constant supervision or control.
This isn’t a lecture series for parents, and it isn’t a screen-only experience for kids. It’s designed to work best when families engage with it together.
No.
This program is intentionally designed to avoid fear-based messaging, extreme rules, or one-size-fits-all advice.
The focus is on preparation, conversation, and informed judgment, not punishment or control.
Parental controls can help manage access, but they don’t teach kids how to think through decisions or respond when something unexpected happens online.
The Digital Driver’s License focuses on building understanding and judgment, so kids are better prepared even when filters fail or supervision isn’t present. Organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize that healthy digital habits require guidance and skill-building, not just restrictions.
The Digital Driver’s License was created by Chris Koniarczyk, a licensed mental health and addictions counselor who works with children, teens, and families every day.
The program is grounded in real clinical experience, not trends, fear-based headlines, or tech industry marketing.
No.
The Digital Driver’s License is an educational program, not therapy, and it does not replace individualized mental health care.
It’s designed to support understanding, communication, and early guidance around digital life, not to treat or diagnose mental health concerns.
Enrollment includes access to all course lessons, guided family conversations, reflection questions, and supporting resources.
Early-bird members receive full access to the program, lifetime access to future updates, and a reduced early-bird price.