Smartphones, tablets, and social media- oh my! Technology has become an ever-present force in our daily lives and whether we are ready or not, it's here to stay. This generation of kids and teens are the first to grow up with this technology at their fingertips from the moment they were born. It gives them great power, but left unchecked can create catastrophic dangers to their physical, mental, and emotional health. This workshop is designed to arm parents with the information and tools to help teach your child to build healthy tech habits and create a safe digital space. Whether you are the parent of a young child just learning to use a tablet or a parent of a teen immersed in the world of phones and social media, this workshop has what you need to teach your children how to peacefully co-exist with technology. Topics covered include:

• How to know if my child is ready for a smartphone

• Understanding the risks and benefits of giving your child a smart device

• How to set healthy boundaries with your child for their device

• When to introduce social media and how to minimize potential damaging effects
  on mental health

• Helping your child navigate relational aggression through digital messaging (text
  or social media communication)

• Tools and resources for keeping your child safe with their phone

• How to teach your child to create or restore balance between their screen and the real world

• Answer frequently asked questions and address commonly reported challenges
  to setting limits for phones and social media