Start Young: Proactive Parenting Around Addictive Technology - Part 1
Thu, Oct 24
|Cascades Academy
A FREE two-part event series to help parents of children PK-8th grade take an intentional approach to building healthy screen habits. Part 1 on October 24 will include a screening of the film Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, followed by an expert panel discussion. Childcare available.
Time & Location
Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd, Bend, OR 97703, USA
About the event
Part 1: Film Screening & Expert Panel Discussion
The free event series will kick off with a screening of "Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition,” a film that delves into how technology impacts the mental health and well-being of children. Following the screening, a panel of local experts will offer insights on brain development, mental health, and practical strategies for managing screen use in young children.
Panelists:
Dr. Wendy Laakmann, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Board Member, Central Oregon Association of Psychologists
Dr. Kate Broadman, MD