Screens and Kids: What to Know and What to Do

Almost half of parents raising teenagers say their teen is addicted to screens. And researchers say that nearly 80% of kids have smartphones by the age of 12. In our time together, we will discuss how different personality types engage with technology and entertainment. The saturation of screens within society     has created a very real complexity for parents and an overwhelmingly distracting and addictive option    for kids and teens. We’ll be discussing vulnerabilities and challenges for each of the temperaments and the most current research on the impact of screens on the brain, relationships, and development. You’ll briefly learn about the 7 Traits of Effective (Authoritative) Parenting and how these traits will help you guide your family in the area of technology and entertainment. Throughout this session, you will be provided with practical tools you can immediately implement in your everyday parenting as you guide your family (including yourself) toward a healthy use of screens. And you will be given opportunities to consider your family’s current use of screens, their impact on your home, and specific plans moving forward. If you want to spend some time seriously considering the impact of screens on your family and healthy ways to manage screens in your home, you’ll want to be a part of this workshop.