2023-24 SPEAKERS
January 10, 2024
Brunelle Hall, 7 - 9 pm PST
Devorah Heitner, PhD
Media & technology expert, author and nationally recognized digital citizenship speaker
With relatable stories and research-backed advice, Dr. Heitner will discuss:
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How parents can mentor (and not just monitor) their kids as they grow up on Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and other social media apps
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How parents can help young people be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation
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How to help tweens and teens recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health and when to take a break
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How we can help our kids (and ourselves) find balance between plugged and unplugged activities
October 3, 2023
Virtual Event
Lisa Damour, PhD
Renowned clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author
In teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many of today’s teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their own mental health, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, real-life examples, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers gives parents the concrete, practical information they need to steady their teens through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.

Our Moderator
Pamela Wu
Director of Communications and Media Relations for UC Davis Health & Contributing Host for Capital Public Radio