SD43 Family and Community Learning Series, a comprehensive series dedicated to Student Wellness and Safety. This series is designed to address current trends and pivotal topics in child and youth well-being and development, acknowledging the dynamic nature of our world today.
Session 2: “Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition (55 minutes) Viewing link available – November 15, 2024 – December 15, 2024Pre-registration is required to get the viewing link emailed to you after registration. Audience: Open to all community members and parent/caregivers. This documentary is also beneficial for viewing for early middle school parents. About the documentary:
This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time. With many solutions to these and other challenges.
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Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, Dr. Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she explores the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction.
Through insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions for empowering kids to navigate the digital world and find balance.
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Session 1: “Rethinking Social Media for a Better Understanding of our Children and Youth"
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presentation will be held via Zoom.
Audience: Open to all community members and parent/caregivers
Presenter: Madison Cameron, Youth Specialist Center for Trauma Informed Practices
This presentation is developed for parents and caregivers to help give them a better understanding of how kids use and perceive social media. In this presentation parents and caregivers will gain insight into apps that youth are using that adults may not be aware of as well as some of the ways social media can change the way youth perceive themselves and the world around them. It will also highlight that the differences in the human experience between youth and their parents/caregivers is not as great as what many believe. The wants and needs of children and their parents/caregivers (when they were children) have not changed. It is the adult perspective and thoughtful strategies that need to change to strengthen connections with those lost in their handheld devices.
This session will center on the crucial role parents play as a protective factor in their child's development, establishing a strong focus for this year's Family and Community Learning Series. Research shows that when parents are informed and actively involved in their children's lives, they are better equipped to provide the support and guidance needed during the challenging adolescent years. By fostering this connection, we can empower families to create nurturing environments that promote resilience and positive growth in youth.
