Okay, so the kids still are organic. But the world they inhabit is increasingly digital.
How can you help them safely navigate this online environment?
Several experts will share tips on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Morristown High School.
Child psychologist Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, author of Media Moms & Digital Dads, will moderate a Q & A session with guest panelists Erica Hartman, supervisor of technology for the Morris School District, and Dr. Michael Giuliano, child- and adolescent psychiatrist at Morristown Medical Center.
The free discussion starts at 7:30 pm and is hosted by the Morris Educational Foundation, as part of its parent education series. The high school is at 50 Early St.
Here are more details:
FROM THE MORRIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION:
Morris Educational Foundation Invites Community to Attend
Part 1 of the 2015-16 Parent Education Series –
Growing Up Online: The Facts About Raising Kids in the Digital Age
Morristown, September 18, 2015: The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) will host the first part of its Parent Education Series on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm at Morristown High School, 50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ.
Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, child psychologist, research expert on media & children and author of the new book: Media Moms & Digital Dads will share her research on how digital media impacts the emotional, social & academic well being of children at home and in school. She’ll share solutions on how to help children safely and productively navigate the digital world.
Dr. Uhls will also moderate a Q&A discussion between the parent community & guest panelists: Erica Hartman, Supervisor of Technology, Morris School District and Dr. Michael Giuliano, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Morristown Medical Center.
This event is funded by the Morris Education Foundation in large part from a grant from the Rotary Club of Morristown. The Morris Plains Municipal Alliance Committee has also generously provided funding to support the program.
“We are pleased to present the first part of our parent education series this fall and are grateful to the Rotary Club of Morristown for its generous support of programs that benefit the families of our community,” said Kim Pistner, Chairperson of the MEF.
This event is free and open to the public. A RSVP, with opportunity to submit a question for Dr. Uhls, is requested but not required at bit.ly/YUhls. Dr. Uhls’ book will be available at a discounted price, cash only. To learn more about the book, please visit www.yaldauhls.com.
Questions? Email the Morris Educational Foundation at events@morrisedfoundation.org. Or visit www.morriseducationalfoundation.org.
The event will be held in the auditorium of the high school.
Yalda T. Uhls, MBA, Ph.D, is an award winning child psychologist researcher, author and leading expert in how media affects children. She is a balanced voice in helping parents and educators navigate the overwhelming landscape of opinions, research, conversation, and misinformation surrounding the impact of media on children. In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Uhls works with Common Sense Media and does research with UCLA. Her research is frequently featured in The New York Times and she contributes regularly to The Huffington Post, NPR & The Wall Street Journal. To learn more about her, please visit www.yaldatuhls.com.
About the Morris Educational Foundation:
The Morris Educational Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) that seeks to attract private resources to support a variety of educational programs and initiatives in support of the Morris School District. Through effective solicitation and distribution of funds, the Morris Educational Foundation helps enable the District to continue to be the model of visionary social and educational leadership it has been since its inception. For more information, visit the website at www.morrisedfoundation.org.
