Teen Screen Time: Social Media and Digital Balance
Struggling with your teen’s screen time? Join this 1-hour webinar for expert tips on managing social media use & setting healthy boundaries
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Teen Screen Time: Understanding & Managing Social Media Use
A live 1-hour webinar for parents & carers of tweens and teens (children and young people in late primary through secondary school).
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom (link sent upon registration)
Event Description
Join us for this one-hour workshop exploring the impact of social media and screen time on tweens and teens. We'll look at why young people are drawn to their devices, how online life shapes their mental health and behaviour, and practical steps you can take to encourage healthier habits - without constant battles.
What to Expect
- The Appeal of Social Media: Understand why platforms and apps are so engaging for young people.
- Recognising Signs of Unhealthy Use: Spot patterns that may be affecting your teen's well-being.
- Practical Strategies for Balance: Tools to set boundaries, encourage offline time, and keep conversations open.
- Talking About Online Life: How to discuss social media without triggering defensiveness or shutdown.
Benefits of Attending
- Better understanding of your teen's relationship with technology
- Strategies to help your child create healthier screen time habits
- Improved communication around online safety and digital balance
- A supportive space to connect with other parents and carers
Tickets by donation – you choose the amount.
All are welcome: you can attend for free or make a contribution to help support these workshops.
This workshop is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. All donations go to Holding Space, a charity providing peer support for parents in East Sussex. Your contribution helps ensure every parent has access to support, and if you're able to give more, it allows us to offer reduced-cost places to others in need.
Frequently asked questions
This workshop is designed for parents and carers of tweens and teens (roughly ages 9–16) who want to gain a better understanding of social media and support their child to find a healthy balance. It’s also helpful for anyone working with young people, such as teachers, counsellors, and youth workers
The workshop is one hour long.
No prior knowledge is required. The workshop is designed to be accessible and informative for everyone.
Yes, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask the facilitator questions.
This workshop is free.
If you can't attend the live workshop, please contact us to inquire about future workshop dates and registration details.
Please email us at jenny@talktojenny.co.uk if you have any questions or need additional information.
All donations go to Holding Space, an East Sussex charity providing peer support for parents through workshops, coffee mornings, and other events. Learn more at https://www.holdingspace.org.uk/
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