Course Tag: social media

Recorded Class

Parenting Digital Natives in the Information Age (MIT)

May 11, 2021 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class exclusively for MIT.  Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

This interactive presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. Included will be strategies to: 

  • Teach your children digital citizenship 
  • Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable 
  • Help your child develop a strong moral filter 
  • Support your child’s social life online and off  
Ages
School Age
Tags
safety screen time social media technology
Quick Video Solution Libraries

Talking to Teens: Independence and Safety

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Our Solution Series Libraries are developed around a specific parenting challenge. Each Series includes a collection of hand-picked, easily digestible (15 min+/-) videos which unlock a key piece of the parenting puzzle.  Read our summary of this Series below then click on each lesson to access the class description, video, handouts, and information about our Expert(s). 

The teen years are full of joys, challenges and surprises as your child’s brain changes in ways that may lead them to miscalculate risks, react impulsively, and seek support from peers instead of parents and teachers. Learn the effective communication styles and positive discipline methods that you need to confidently support your child as they grow into independent young adults. Parents who access the “Talking to Teens: Independence and Safety” library will be able to:

  • Initiate important conversations with your teen
  • Become aware of red flags around social media use
  • Consider when it is okay to start leaving your child alone
  • Identify strategies to balance monitoring with trust
  • Apply steps in planning with teens for situations that strengthen independence
Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
alcohol communication drugs home alone relationship safety screen time social media talking technology
Recorded Class

Raising Digital Natives: When to Hover and When to Step Back

August 31, 2021 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

This presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. Included will be strategies to:

  • Teach your children digital citizenship
  • Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable
  • Help your child develop a strong moral filter        
  • Support your child’s social life online and off
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
safety screen time social media technology