Take the Stress out of Social Media
10 Critical Conversations for Talking with Teens about Healthy Social Media Use
Social media remains one of the most discussed (and most distressing) topics for parents and caregivers today. Questions like "How much screen time is too much?" "Is my teen addicted to social media?" and "What age should they get a phone?" are consistently front of mind. News headlines amplify dangers of overuse, yet practical strategies for helping your teen develop healthy social media habits are sorely lacking. This workshop fills that gap. You'll learn ten critical conversations every parent should be having with their teen about social media - from privacy and relationships to comparison culture and digital wellness. Through a strengths-based and tech-positive lens, you'll gain key questions, conversation starters, and concrete strategies for partnering with your teen to set boundaries while also understanding social media's potential for connection and growth. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of alarming headlines or unsure how to move beyond "just put the phone down," you'll walk away with helpful tools to take the stress out of these conversations - for you and your teen.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Apply a strengths-based, tech-positive approach when talking with their teen about social media and technology
Identify ten key content areas critical to supporting healthy social media use in teens and young adults
Use conversation starters and strategies to partner with their teen in developing healthy online behaviors and digital wellness habits
