Feb 11th Parent/ Caregiver Series – Cellphones with Hannah Beach
Cellphones: What’s Healthy, What’s Not, And What We Can Do to Support Our Kids with Hannah Beach
When: February 11th 6:30-8:00pm
Where: RSS Library
Many of our kids are anxious and glued to their phones, seeking endless distraction and feeling isolated and disconnected. Aggressive outbursts have become common and yet others seem to have stopped talking all together. As parents and caregivers, we are increasingly alarmed. We entice, cajole, bribe, encourage, shout, but nothing seems to work long term. Is technology bad? Absolutely not – it’s wonderful and has brought us so many gifts. The invention of devices that travel with kids has also greatly shifted childhood and adolescence, affecting their learning, relationships, and emotional health.
Is change impossible? No…in fact we are seeing a groundswell of change percolating across the world! Although we may not personally be able to change the culture at large, there is much we can do to shift our family and school cultures so that we can support our kids to truly discover their best selves. Small changes can have big effects.
If anyone is having difficulty with the virtual option, send an email to Michael at mhaworth@sd19.bc.ca and we will support you to get in asap. The virtual option works best if you download the teams app on your device. You will be prompted to download when you click the Virtual link above.
