Virtual Workshop for Parents Raising Children in a Digital Age

Description

Parents often feel overwhelmed as they help their tweens and teens navigate the complex intersection of technology and relationships, especially with the widespread use of texting,Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram. As research increasingly highlights the link between technology, social media and youth mental health challenges, it is important to acknowledge that technology and social media are not entirely bad.

How can parents help their children find some balance?

Common Thread is hosting two virtual workshops to provide parents with tips and strategies for navigating these challenges. The workshops utilize the Common Sense Education curriculum which focuses on digital citizenship and is geared towards parents of children between the ages of 11-18. Each workshop gives families tools for guiding their children through the complexities of social media and potentially encountering mean behavior online.

Virtual Workshop Dates:

• Thursday, October 16th |12pm-1:30pm (Dealing with Digital Drama & Friendship and Boundaries)

• Wednesday, October 29th | 6pm-7:30pm (Who Are You on Social Media? & Who You're Talking to Online)

Following registration you will be sent an email from the event organizer with more information as well as the Microsoft Team Link for the Virtual Training.