Monthly Archives: July 2017

Screenagers Showing Hosted by TAG Counseling

2022-09-19T19:53:44+00:00

Recently Tamara Ancona partnered up with other mental health and educational professionals to host a showing of the film “Screenagers, Growing up in the Digital Age” for other community professionals. After the showing Tamara and four additional mental health and educational professionals led a panel discussion and provided additional resources to the attendees. “Screenagers” is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and to offer parents proven solutions that work. Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston decided to make “Screenagers” when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Ruston felt guilty and confused, not sure what limits were best, especially around mobile phones, social media, gaming, and how to monitor online homework. Hearing repeatedly how other parents were equally overwhelmed, she realized this is one [...]

Screenagers Showing Hosted by TAG Counseling2022-09-19T19:53:44+00:00

Teens + Screens = A Good Thing?!?

2022-09-19T19:55:08+00:00

Teens and screens get a bad rap. Too much screen time has negative consequences, and often times teens get into trouble by misusing their time online. But what if we could turn that around? Instead of banning all screen time this summer encourage your teen to make good use of their time. NetSmartz is a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that helps educate children and teens about smart online activity. Parents can go here to learn more about keeping kids safe online. They also have a site dedicated to teens, where teens can play games, watch videos and look at comics dedicated to making better online choices. And, if you think your teen can take their knowledge to the next level they can go here and download a kit to help [...]

Teens + Screens = A Good Thing?!?2022-09-19T19:55:08+00:00
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