Parenting In Practice: Helping Kids Navigate Social Media and Screen Time
Schedule
Mon Jun 01 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Route 66 Stadium, 955 E. Trafficway St., Springfield, MO 65802 | Springfield, MO
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Raising kids in a digital world can feel overwhelming. From social media to smartphones to screen time limits, many parents are looking for practical guidance they can trust.Join Children’s Mercy at Mercy for a free parent education event focused on helping families manage technology in a healthy, age‑appropriate way. While parents take part in an expert‑led education session, children will enjoy a fun, supervised activity hosted by the staff of the Springfield Cardinals.
Light refreshments will be provided for families.
Registration is required: https://www.childrensmercy.org/in-the-community/parenting-in-practice-helping-kids-navigate-social-media-and-screen-time/
What parents will learn:
How social media and screen use can affect kids’ mental health
Ways to set healthy boundaries around phones and screens
How to start productive conversations with your child about online safety
Practical strategies that work for different ages and stages
What children can expect:
While parents attend the education session, children will participate in an engaging activity led by the Springfield Cardinals staff. This allows parents to focus on the discussion while kids enjoy a fun experience in a welcoming
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hammons Field, 955 E. Trafficway St., Springfield, MO 65802
Featured speakers:
Haley Killian, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Children’s Mercy
Megan Bolch, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Children’s Mercy
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Where is it happening?
Route 66 Stadium, 955 E. Trafficway St., Springfield, MO 65802, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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