COPAC PRESENTS: FREE VIRTUAL PARENT EDUCATION EVENT
CELLPHONES: WHAT’S HEALTHY, WHAT’S NOT, AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT OUR KIDS - with Hannah Beach
May 6 - 7PM (Registration link was distributed via School Messenger on April 28)
Geared to: Parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages
Many of our kids are anxious and glued to their phones, seeking endless distraction and feeling isolated and disconnected. Aggressive outbursts have become common and yet others seem to have stopped talking altogether. As parents and caregivers, we are increasingly alarmed. We entice, cajole, bribe, encourage, shout, but nothing seems to work long term.
Is technology bad? Absolutely not—it’s wonderful and has brought us so many gifts. But the invention of devices that travel with kids has also greatly shifted childhood and adolescence, affecting their learning, relationships, and emotional health.
Is change impossible? No ... in fact we are seeing a groundswell of change percolating across the world! Although we may personally not be able to change the culture at large, there is much we can do to shift our family and school cultures so that we can support our kids to truly discover their best selves. Small changes can have big effects.
Join Hannah for a warm and conversational workshop exploring practical strategies we can use to help our children and youth when it comes to managing devices. This conversation has never been more important as we look at how we can support our children and youth to grow, learn, develop, and reach their fullest potential.
Note: Helpful for families who have not yet given their children a device and are trying to make some decisions regarding if, when, and how they do this!
** This event is only open to families, caregivers, and staff of SD23.
Important Note: This event has limited space and pre-registration is required.