Raising Tech-Wise Kids: AI, Tech & Mental Health

Schedule

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Columbia Church | Falls Church, VA

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An evening with Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes on helping kids thrive amid screens, social media, and AI.
About this Event

Want to better understand the digital world shaping today’s children and teenagers? Join us for an important evening with Chris McKenna, founder of , for a practical and research-informed conversation about kids, technology, mental health, and AI.

Chris’s session, “Mental Health, Tech, & AI: Protecting Fabulous and Fragile Brains,” will share practical guidance on how technology affects developing brains, why certain apps and platforms can be especially powerful for teens, what the rise of AI companions means for families, how to respond to out-of-control tech use, and what layers of protection every home needs in the AI age.

This 90-minute event is for parents, educators, and caring adults only. Whether you feel overwhelmed, curious, or simply want to lead young people with more wisdom and confidence, you will leave better equipped for the realities families are facing right now.

Hosted by Columbia, a church committed to equipping parents, serving families, and partnering with our community around issues that matter deeply.

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Columbia Church, 103 West Columbia Street, Falls Church, United States

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USD 12.51

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