Helping Kids Adjust: Screens, Social Skills, and Social Problems

Helping Kids Adjust: Screens, Social Skills, and Avoiding Social Problems

DanversCARES invites all community members to attend “Helping Kids Adjust: Screens, Social Skills, and Avoiding Social Problems,” a free virtual seminar on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:30p.m. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Englander, founder and director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, and a nationally recognized expert on cyberbullying, parents and caregivers can expect to learn:

• How the pandemic affected kids’ screen use, social skills, and emotions
• Answers to common questions, such as when to get your child a cell phone
• Techniques for encouraging strong friendships, healthy sleep, and lowering anxiety

Before the pandemic, screen use, anxiety, and social problems were top concerns for parents. The last two years have made some of these issues even more challenging. This talk will examine how kids are doing emotionally and socially in light of the pandemic and increased screen use. Practical approaches to family life that can help children develop emotional resilience, healthy social skills and friendships, and sensible screen and social media habits will be discussed. Dr. Englander will also talk about how to move forward to a healthier "new normal" and how to help parents be most productive in guiding their children towards a full social and emotional recovery.

Join by Zoom on March 16th at 6:30pm at Zoom Link: https://bridgew.zoom.us/j/9784...