Growing Minds in a Digital World: Screen Time and Family Connection
Thu, Apr 30
|Zoom
Screens are everywhere, but what does research really say about how they impact children’s brains, behavior, and relationships? Join us for a supportive and judgment-free Parent Café where we’ll explore how screen time affects development and why connection matters most.
Time & Location
Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Zoom
About the event
Screens are a part of everyday life, but how do they impact children’s brains, behavior, and relationships as they grow? In this Parent Café, families will explore what research tells us about screen time and developing brains, from toddlers to pre-teens. Together, we will look at how screen use can influence attention, language, emotional regulation, and family connection. Through guided conversation and shared reflection, participants will recognize the powerful role of everyday interactions and routines, and how small changes can support healthy development.
Parents will leave with practical, realistic ideas they can use right away, whether at home, in the car, or out in the community, to create more balance and strengthen connection with their children.
By the end of the Café, parents will:
Understand how screen time can impact brain development, including attention, language, and self-regulation
Learn how everyday connection and routines support healthy development and build strong brain pathways
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