Raising Thriving Teens in a Digital World

Name: Raising Thriving Teens in a Digital World
Start: 2025-10-08T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-08T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, University of Washington

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, University of Washington | Seattle, WA

Join us in person to discover practical strategies for reducing anxiety and boosting confidence in your family’s use of technology
About this Event

Join us for an in-person presentation designed for parents and caregivers raising children aged 10-19, featuring tips and strategies to establish healthy screen boundaries and foster emotional resilience in their teens.

Our presenter, Dr. Jennifer Tininenko, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of the Child Anxiety Center at EBTCS. She will lead an eye-opening discussion on the real effects of screens on adolescent mental health. Dr. Tininenko will break down what the research says about social media, gaming, and screen time—and how these digital habits can contribute to stress, sleep issues, and anxiety.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, share their experiences, and learn about strategies to help their children establish healthy screen boundaries, reduce technology-related stress, and promote emotional resilience in their teens. Participants will leave with actionable tips they can implement right away to create a healthier balance with technology in their homes.

Whether your teen is glued to their phone or you want to be proactive about their mental well-being, this talk is for you!

For more event details, visit our website: https://www.peps.org/

Questions? Call PEPS at (206) 547-8570 or email us at [email protected]

Our in-person presentation will be led by Dr. Jennifer Tininenko.

Dr. Tininenko is a licensed clinical psychologist, clinic owner, and the Director of the Child Anxiety Center at the Evidence-Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS). She specializes in treating pediatric anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, using gold-standard, research-backed therapies to help kids and teens regain confidence and resilience. With deep expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), Dr. Tininenko has dedicated her career to helping families navigate the complex intersection of anxiety and modern life—including the powerful impact of screens on mental health. She collaborates closely with parents, schools, and medical providers to create effective, practical strategies that work in the real world.