Mental Health & Tech: Understanding Fabulous and Fragile Brains

(Parents and Caring Adults Only)

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Do you have a device close by right now? Pick it up, and marvel at the tech in your hands. An
iPhone can complete 5 trillion operations per second and handle over 120 million Apollo moon
missions simultaneously. It’s no wonder any human, particularly our amazing kids, can be both
intrigued and exploited.

Recent Sapien Labs research indicates that smartphone and social media use, especially
before age 13, is linked to lower mental health scores and increased risks of emotional and
behavioral problems. The research highlights concerns about cyberbullying, poor family
relationships, and disrupted sleep, which can negatively impact a child's mental well-being. But
we also use it to stay in touch with Grandma! How do we embrace the nuance and avoid the
harm?

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn:

• Understand the key developmental stages of a child's brain and how addictive
  technologies are designed to exploit them.
• Why Snapchat is a turbo-charged, neurological beast. It really is unique among social
  networking apps.
• Why 72% of teens are already using anthropomorphic AI (chatbots).
• Learn a five-step plan to prevent harm and create a safer digital environment at home.
• How to correct tech use that is already out of control.

This is not just theory—we’re bringing you real-world solutions, smart strategies, and tips you
can start using right away. Join us and take a big step toward a more confident, connected, and
Tech-Ready family life (Q&A at the end).