WHO WE ARE
About the Be In Touch team
OUR JOURNEY
How We Started
As a mother of two, Kate has experienced first–hand the challenges of educating, connecting and protecting her family in this digital world. She’s a “mum on a mission”, exploring, analysing and testing practical solutions to make online parenting easier and simpler, bringing all these tips and resources together for other like-minded parents.
Together with Josh, a father and an educator with a passion for digital wellness, she founded Be in Touch, so that no other parent need feel alone on this online parenting journey!
OUR PATH
Where We’re Going
We love technology AND our children – but sometimes we wish they didn’t go quite so well together! Just like you, we’re trying to figure out how to balance our children’s tech world with their health, safety and sanity – and ours!
We know that online parenting can feel overwhelming, so we’re all about sharing simple, practical solutions to help you on this journey.
We get parents, teachers and children thinking and talking about the online challenges they have, and how they can manage and overcome them. We run inspiring, life-changing learning experiences for children, parents and teachers – think tanks, talks, webinars, movie screenings, campaigns, challenges. We shift the focus from scare-mongering to real solutions.
Our mission is all about “keeping kids safer and saner online”!
WHO WE ARE
MOTHER | THINKER | VISIONARY | FOUNDER
Kate
so From an interest in marine biology which broadened to “swimming with sharks” in a corporate environment as an environmental lawyer, Kate has always got involved in ventures that channel her passion for motivating others and making a difference. With a husband who views Whatsapp as the pinnacle of social media, she shoulders the burden of keeping up with the digital world and how to manage its impact on their teens!
The concept of Be In Touch was born out of requests from other like-minded, busy parents, to share her intel as she gathered it. And so, here we are!
FATHER | EDUCATOR | LUMINARY |
FOUNDER
Josh
After a degree in psychology, philosophy, and coaching, Josh spent his twenties travelling the world working as a model, actor and later a stuntman.
He’s seen and experienced first-hand the illusion of the ‘entertainment engine’ and decided to pursue purpose over profit. His broad scope of experience from working in organisational development to holding workshops for teens and tweens, means he always begins with the end in mind, and brings humour and realism to every interaction with adults and children.
5 STAR REVIEWS
What our customer say about us
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Just been part of a webinar that was really informative and I will take so much from it with regards to parenting safer and saner kids 
Lee-Ann Wijtenburg
March 10, 2022 -
My child's school had Be In Touch come in and talk to the students (including doing polls and surveys), and then followed that with a session for parents in which they shared some of the data, experiences, and conversations that came up. It made for a really relevant and focused session for the parents, with practical tips and solutions to assist them with keeping kids safe online. I also enjoyed the way they highlighted the partnership between schools, staff and parents, and prioritised children's safety and security over popularity and privacy. As a teacher and parent, I highly recommend Josh and Kate, and their sessions.
Robyn Hendricks Klaasen
August 12, 2022 - Be In Touch is truly making a difference. I have worked with the team on some projects and have the greatest appreciation for the people they are and the work they do. Speaking from an Education Technology side, the value they add to the increased use of technology by learners is invaluable. Their message is clear - if you don't know what is going on in your child's online life, you don't know what is going on in your child's life.
Riaan W Vanderbergh
February 4, 2022 - Quick, informative and professional webinars! A must for all parents.
Nisché Strong
April 6, 2022 - First time to attend Be in Touch webinar on digital parenting, as a father of an 8- and 5-years old boys I was not really aware of how dangerously a digital world without control can affect my kids. I have now understood that I need to communicate with them and have agreement with gaming, as to how long and what games are safer for them. screen time is very important. I will strongly recommend any parent to follow this page for their children digital well-being.
Sam Junior Mbuyi
March 10, 2022 -
Thank you for the information and the resources presented in tonight's webinar. You have empowered us with much needed knowledge which will enable us to prioritise safety in our children's digital worlds.
Tarryn Cooper-Bell
April 20, 2022 -
Looking forward to trying out the platform. On paper, it looks super-boss. I will write a more detailed review once I have everything running (5 kids, 7 nieces/nephews - all under 15)
Thabiso Lionel Madiba
May 16, 2022 - Thanks for the awesome webinar today - very helpful and inspiring!
Nicola Moor Kendall
February 16, 2022 - Real, practical guidance that can save us a lot of damage and drama. A stitch in time n all. Thanks Josh!
Linda Wilson
December 14, 2020 - Simple, insightful - what all busy parents need
Rmd Gammatec
December 10, 2020
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