Thanks so much to the parents at the Swain School for joining me this morning for my Coffee with the Counselor Event  in which we talked about the impact of technology and heavy screen time on kids’ brains, along with ways that parents can help kids manage/mitigate harmful effects of technology.

 

And thanks, in advance, to those who I will meet tonight at St. John Vianney, as I talk on the subject of Bullying Prevention, including how to help kids avoid the cruelty that some kids act out online and through social media.

 

As promised to both amazing groups of parents and caregivers, here are some links that I hope you may find helpful:

 

 

Stop Debating Whether Too Much Smartphone Time Can Hurt Teens, and Start Protecting Them

World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids. Will busy parents comply?

The Truth About Research on Screentime

Heavy Screentime Rewires Young Brains for Better and Worse

Electronic Screen Syndrome: An Unrecognized Disorder

17 Apps & Websites Kids are Heading to After Facebook

15 Dangerous Apps Every Parent Should Know About

The 12 Apps that Every Parent of a Teen Should Know About

6 Teen “Hookup” Apps Parents Should Know About

Fortnite Game Review from Common Sense Media

What Parents Need to Know About Fortnite

What is the Momo Challenge?

Talking to Your 8-12 Year Old About Pornography

10 Rules to Help Kids Use Smartphones Wisely

Why Banning Social Media is Not the Best Answer for Kids

The Relationship Between Bullying & Suicide: What We Know & What it Means for Schools