The digital age

I feel very fortunate that at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School we are very thoughtful and purposeful with how we use technology. Click here to learn more about our approach. That being said the internet can be a little overwhelming and sometimes it helps to hear from an expert how to navigate this landscape as a parent. I have just the parent program for you! The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Association of Parents & Teachers (APT) is pleased to present Dr. Carlotta Miles who will discuss Meeting the Challenges of Parenting in the Age of the Internet.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

7:00 pm – Coffee, cookies & informal conversation

7:30 pm – Presentation by Dr. Miles

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Upper School

Chapel & Performing Arts Center

1000 St. Stephen’s Road, Alexandria, VA 22304

Free and open to the public.

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Here is a little more information: Carlotta G. Miles, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, is a nationally known speaker and writer on subjects related to the psychological development of school-age children and adolescents. Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Miles on meeting the challenges and leveraging the benefits of technology to promote the healthy development of children. The last decade has turned many American family and school traditions upside down. The growth of the internet has tested parents’ ability to maintain healthy control of their children’s psychological growth and development. We find that children have more trouble with deductive reasoning, postponement of gratification, and problem solving due to the expectations created by their experiences with rapid results on the internet. What are the new rules for social media usage? In fact, are there any? How can we best prepare and protect our children as they navigate their way through this maze? What do we need to do to properly socialize them for future success in life and in the workplace? We welcome all members of the community who want to learn how to protect and promote the healthy development of children in this ever-changing digital age.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Katherine