Are your kids glued to their screens? Are you worried about sleep deprivation? The impact on their health, relationships and overall well-being? According to research, teens increasingly feel they do not have a good grip on healthy boundaries with their tech devices, often feeling out of control and confused over how to escape the dopamine-trigger loop, despite their best efforts.
We all know that technology is a huge part of our lives and will be for the long term. Technology is an essential part of our lives and enhances our skills and connections in certain ways, but can also feel depleting if misused.
We need to find the balance for our families in order to have a healthy relationship with our devices (including computer screens, phones, video games, social media, etc.). The solution is not to be "anti-tech". All these platforms can be used to enhance our lives, but in a healthy way, in moderation and keeping in mind developmental appropriateness for each individual child.
Join us for this insightful talk on how we can empower our kids to take back control and enjoy a healthier life / technology balance.
Who Should Attend:
- Parents of all genders who are interested in gaining a grip on the topic of healthy tech boundaries and mental well-being
- Educators and child-development professionals who want a better understanding of how to recognise addiction and risky behavior amongst children
Topics We'll Cover:
- Recognising addictive behavior with our tech
- Role modelling positive behavior with tech
- Connecting as a family around values and transmitting those values into the cyberspace
- Basic cybersafety tips
- How should we guide our children to set boundaries with their emotional connection to Siri, AI and other companions who are increasingly "human"
