Friendship in the Digital Age

Recording of Dr. Eileen's workshop in front of a LIVE audience: The internet and electronic media are changing how kids play and how they communicate. What does that mean for friendship? This workshop looks at three forms of digital interaction that have parallel behaviors in the real world but also differ in important ways from comparable face-to-face interaction: video game playing, cyberbullying, and social media “depression.” It describes recent research regarding children’s online behavior and offers practical guidance for parents. (87 min.)

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What You'll Learn

For your convenience, this workshop is divided into easy-to-manage sections (about 3- to 10-min. long). It's filled with useful and realistic ideas for helping your child. Listen to questions and audience involvement from parents like you who are thinking about and dealing with issues related to their children's digital friendships every day. With over 2 hours of engaging content, you'll learn all of the topics below and so much more!

The good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to kids and screen time
The essential strategies you need to minimize possible negative effects from too much video game playing
The specific steps to take if your child is the target of cyberbullying
What your child needs to know to avoid feeling bad in comparison to social media posts
How to help your child set boundaries online and one very important boundary your child needs you to hold
Tips for having conversations with your child about online safety--that are actually useful

Caring and realistic parenting tips you can use right away.

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Instructor

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

I'm an author, clinical psychologist, and mom of four, based in Princeton, NJ (lic. #35SI00425400). I write about parenting, mental health, and children's feelings and friendships. My recent books include: Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Feelings (for ages 6-12), and Kid Confidence (for parents). I also host a podcast for children, called Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic. Learn more: * Main website: EileenKennedyMoore.com * Podcast for kids: DrFriendtastic.com/podcast * Newsletter for parents: DrFriendtastic.substack.com.

Obviously, webinars from Open Door for Parents are NOT psychotherapy. They're for educational purposes only about important topics facing families. The ideas mentioned may or may not be relevant for your particular situation.

I trust you to use your judgment about what makes sense for your child and your family and to consult your physician or a mental health provider, if needed, about very serious or complicated situations.

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