Feel Overwhelmed Parenting Teens in a Digital Age? This Presentation Can Help!
There are many challenges parents of today face due to ever-changing technology. News stories about teens getting in trouble for their posts and the effects of screen time on mental health can be scary and overwhelming for parents.. What can you do? How can you help your teen navigate this digital world?
Below is a link to watch internationally recognized speaker Robert Hackenson Jr.’s presentation, “Parenting in a Digital Age.” Mr. Hackenson recently came and spoke to MWMS students and also provided a live evening parent conversation.
Below is a link to the on-demand presentation for those parents who were unable to attend or want to watch again. This link will be available for the next 30 days.
When watching this video you will see some of the messages your child saw during the live presentation, while also getting specific tips and tricks that you can use as a parent.
In the video below, here’s what you will learn:
How to prevent or help teens with technology addiction
How screen times actually affect teen mental health
Digital communication and miscommunication
Coaching your kids through hateful posting and how to be a positive bystander
Cyber safety issues with online challenges, posting personal information, and online predators
Teens and sexting (only discussed with students when age appropriate)
Your child’s digital reputation
Parenting tips and resources to help your child use technology responsibly
Here is the link to the “Parenting in a Digital Age” presentation:
To access the video use pw: Monroe
Note: The video has both English and Spanish closed captioning available. Just click on the cc button to select the captioning of choice.
Additional Helpful Resources
Here are some additional helpful resources for parents: https://dynamicinfluence.com/digital-and-social-media-resources-for-parents/