Left to Their Own Devices
Helping Children use Social Media Responsibly
About this event
A live conversation with Dr. Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., social media and technology expert.
Dr. Heitner, an internationally recognized speaker, will guide parents through the challenges of cultivating responsible social media habits in youth through her mentoring vs. monitoring model. In an era dominated by digital influence, this workshop is crucial for understanding and addressing the impact of social media on our children.
Produced by the Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)
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Speaker Bio:
Dr. Devorah Heitner earned her Ph.D. in social media and technology from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. Dr. Heitner is an international speaker appearing in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive in their Digital World and Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World.