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

A Healthy Lynnfield invites you to attend the third in its Healthy Conversations, Healthy Kids Series. The virtual session titled, “Helping Kids Adjust: Screens, Social Skills, and Avoiding Social Problems,” will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 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.

Register and get the Zoom link for the seminar at https://ahealthylynnfield.org/current-events