How do we make sure that the values we want our children to learn stand out from the digital noise and commercialism of today’s times? Dr. Kathy Masarie and co-author Kathy Keller Jones, M.A. offer mindful life choices that professionals can use to support families in an overwhelmingly electronic world. Their seven parenting “touchstones” empower parents to help children meet their potential and avoid the pitfalls digital device overuse. Their webinar focuses on gradual introduction of devices as children grow into teens, digital-free times and zones, and how to make these practices sustainable in family life.
Kathy Masarie, M.D. is a pediatrician and parent coach who is a sought-after speaker and facilitator specializing in empowering caring adults with communication and advocacy tools to enhance the lives of children from pre-school through high school. Kathy Keller Jones, M.A. is a developmental psychologist, retired K-8 school counselor, and a parent educator. Both are devoted to supporting families to thrive by implementing healthy, long-term strategies and intervening in problems early. They are co-authors of Face to Face: Cultivating Kids’ Social Lives in Today’s Digital World.
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