Screenagers in the Digital Age: Elementary School Edition

Name: Screenagers in the Digital Age: Elementary School Edition
Start: 2025-09-10T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-10T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Wilson Middle School

Schedule

Wed Sep 10 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wilson Middle School | Natick, MA

Film screening and panel discussion exploring technology's impact on youth and how families and schools can promote balanced screen use
About this Event

In person event (at Wilson Middle School in Natick, MA) with limited seating. Free to attend, but please register to reserve your spot!

Doors Open at 6PM | Film Screening Starts at 6:30pm | Panel Discussion to Immediately Follow

Thinking about Back-to-School and managing technology? We're here for you with practical support!

Join Spark Kindness for a free, in-person film screening and panel discussion that explores how technology is impacting young children and how families and schools can work together to promote healthy, balanced screen use. This program is for parents, caregivers, and educators of elementary-aged children.

Topics include:

Technology use among elementary-aged students (smartwatches, tablets, phones, etc.)
Managing and monitoring video gaming
Social media pressures and early exposure
What research says about healthy screen time
Realistic, practical solutions for families and educators

After the film, a panel of local educators, school leaders, and school resource officers will answer your questions and share tools to help support children in today’s digital world.

Live ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event. Spark Kindness is committed to providing events that are accessible to all community members. Please contact us with accommodation questions at [email protected]. Spark Kindness is an Autism Welcoming Organization.