In today’s unprecedented digital landscape, parents find themselves in revolutionary territory—the first generation raising children under technology’s pervasive influence. This presentation reveals how modern technology is fundamentally altering childhood independence and what we can do about it. Discover the often-overlooked ways that screen time and digital engagement are stunting crucial developmental milestones. We’ll explore how current parenting trends, combined with ubiquitous technology use, are unintentionally diminishing children’s independence, resilience, and maturity.
Through evidence-based insights and practical examples, parents will reconnect with their instincts and gain clarity on meeting their children’s essential needs at each developmental stage. This presentation cuts through digital-age confusion to help parents confidently navigate raising healthy, well-adjusted children.
Participants will leave feeling empowered with concrete strategies and practical tools to foster optimal development despite technological challenges. Join us to become a more informed, intuitive parent equipped to help your child truly thrive in today’s complex world.
Learning Objectives
• Discover the three hidden developmental crossroads when children are ready to separate from parents and assert their independence.
• Learn how technology’s impact on child development fractures independence.
• Understand the precise type of independence your child needs at each of these crucial stages, and how you can facilitate it (even if you've already passed one).
• Walk away with a practical roadmap for navigating these turning points, whether they're approaching, happening now, or you need to revisit them.
Presented by
Nicole Runyon, LMSW, is a psychotherapist, parent coach, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book Free To Fly: The Secret To Fostering Independence In The Next Generation. Nicole is renowned for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health, backed by an extensive 22-year career in the field. Most importantly, she is the mother of 2 children.
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