parent Workshops For You + Your Friends
Because It Takes a Village to Raise Screen Smart Kids
Parent Workshops For You + Your Friends
Because It Takes a Village to Raise Screen Smart Kids
So Many Questions…
How do I stop my child from melting down every time I take away their device?
What is the right amount of screen time to allow my kid?
Social media - yes or no?
How can I tell if my child is addicted to video games?
When is the right age to get my kid a phone?
How can I keep my child safe from online predators?
Let’s Answer Them
Parent Workshops, in your home or on Zoom, allow for your community to come together and learn how to raise kids in the digital age in an intimate environment. These informative workshops leave you armed with the most current information about your child’s digital world as well as great actionable tips to implement in your family right away.
Gather your friends, bring all your questions (and a bottle of wine or pot of tea!) and get ready to build a strong foundation for raising your children in the digital age.
Most Popular Topics
Welcome to Your Digital World!
(for parents of kids ages 4-8)Children are being exposed to the digital world younger and younger, but is it healthy for kids to be on screens so much? and are they equipped with the habits to handle so much exposure?
Topics include:
- How much is too much screen time?
- How to find great healthy media choices for kids
- How to set up good screentime habits at home
- Managing screentime tantrums and withdrawal
- Plus Q&A to workshop specific issues at home
Screen time Essentials
(for parents of kids ages 9-13)
This workshop arms parents with the information and tools they need to create a home environment with strong (but reasonable) screentime limits and an emphasis on self-care, ethical behavior & strong connection to life offline.
Topics include:
- How to know if your child is ready for a phone
- Talking to kids about inappropriate online content
- YouTube, Social Media and Gaming safety for kids
- Creating screen-free zones at home
- Becoming your child’s screen time ally and mentor
- Setting strong screnntime limits and priorities based on your family values
Girls, Media And Self-Esteem
(for parents of girls ages 9-16)One of the biggest concerns for parents is how media affects girls' mental health. Unfortunately, research shows that girls are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of social media as well as the constant influx of unrealistic and unhealthy female images in popular culture.
Topics include:
- Girls, body image and social media
- FOMO and the need for approval
- How to find empowering female role models on social media
- The power of their digital footprint
- Signs that your daughter is being negatively affected by social media
- How to boost girls’ self-esteem and use tech to empower.
Boys And Video Games
Are video games going to rot your child’s brain or are they helping him develop his spatial awareness and reflexes? The debate roars on as more and more video games target younger children and become so easily accessible.
Topics include:
- What research says about the pros and cons of video games
- Why video games are an obsession and is it ok?
- How parents can participate in video games and mentor
- Realistic time limits for video games
- Managing ‘addictive’ symptoms in your child
- Teaching kids to manage spending money on video games
Supporting, Protecting and Mentoring Your Teen in the Digital Age
(for parents of kids ages 13-17)
Designed to give parents of teens a clear understanding of the ways in which digital technologies interact with the developing teenage brain.
Topics include:
How it Works
Gather a group of at least 8 interested parents and select a Workshop Topic.
Reach out to Julia via email to discuss date/time for workshop.
Once a date and time have been decided you’ll become your group’s Parent Lead and Julia’s liaison. You’ll immediately receive a Welcome Email for your group with meeting and payment information.
Your group will meet via Zoom unless local to the Los Angeles area.
Workshops are 1.5-2 hours long. The format includes a presentation plus plenty of time for Q & A and discussion
Still have questions about what topic is right for you or ready to put something together? Book a free call with Julia to discuss the best way to work together.
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