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The Tech Diet for Students
Let’s face it; most children and teenagers are pretty resistant to anyone suggesting they need to reduce their screen time. And using the word “resistant” might not cover the reaction some students have to the topic! Brad has developed a student talk that emphasizes the “traps” of gaming and the tactics game and social media developers use to encourage us to keep playing. Armed with this information, he will challenge young people to find a healthy balance in their screen time.Session Overview:
Brad Marshall is a Child and Family Psychologist who doesn’t like using fluffy or technical jargon. With his straight forward approach students will:- Learn about the hidden TRAPS game and App developers use to lure us in to play longer and more often.
- Learn about some of the positive ways technology can be healthy and help us be more social.
- Have a think about some of the warning signs that might indicate they are not managing their screen and technology use.
- Be introduced to some of the “child friendly” Unplugged Steps they can take in partnership with their parents to find a healthy balance.
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The Tech Diet for Parents
Let’s face it, most parents have a love-hate relationship with technology. It can make so many aspects of parenting a breeze, and others a living nightmare. And with parents feeling information in this field is all just statistics and research, who has time figure out real-life strategies that actually work? For nearly a decade, psychologist Brad Marshall has been helping families find a balance between healthy screen time and problematic overuse. Real strategies, with concrete examples. These strategies resonate with parents. So much so, famed publishing house HarperCollins asked Brad to spin this very seminar into his recently released book “The Tech Diet for your Child and Teen”.Session Overview:
In this energetic and fun presentation parents will discover:- The “Psych Science” or psychological underpinnings that drive the addictive nature of gaming, social media and online gambling delivered in plain English, NOT research jargon.
- When Should Parents Panic? This will spell out the warning signs your child or teenager is headed down the wrong path.
- Introduction to the 7 UNPLUGGED STEPS for parents as a guide to manage screen and gaming addiction in children and teenagers at home. Parents will leave this session with a clear action plan for WHAT they need to change in their family, WHY and HOW to do this.
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The Tech Diet for Educators:
Educators are the front line. They are the trusted professionals our kids interact with every day and quite possibly have the closest relationships with children, outside of the family home.
When parents are struggling to manage screen and gaming use at home, it’s often teachers and school staff they turn to for help. But how can educators be expected to be experts in EVERYTHING?
Teachers, Educators, School Counsellors, IT Staff, Executives, and every other employee that contributes to the school community will leave this session armed with a concrete plan to help stressed parents manage more effectively at home. They will also find ways to implement more effective strategies in the classroom.Session Overview:
In this fast paced and fun presentation audiences will discover:
- The “Psych Science” or psychological underpinnings that drive the addictive nature of gaming, social media and online gambling delivered in plain English, NOT research jargon.
- A comprehensive review of the model Brad employs when answering the question on everyone’s mind: What’s normal and when should I be concerned?
- A closer look at the developmental domains that are impacted when screens and gaming take over.
Introduction to the 7 UNPLUGGED STEPS for Educators as a guide to help advise parents of strategies to manage screen and gaming addiction in children and teenagers.
Duration: 60-minute key-note or extended half-day program. This topic is also ideally paired with the “Tech Diet for Parents” to help staff reclaim their sanity at home and come work well rested and ready to tackle their day.
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