Adults spend an average of three to four hours per day on their screens, while youth spend an average of seven. Children are getting smartphones earlier than ever – 53% of kids have their one by age 11, and by age 12,71% do. While devices themselves are not addictive, the social connections they give us are powerfully compelling. Smartphones provide us the ability to maintain those connections 24/7, but at a cost. This workshop will: 

• Look at the social media trends among youth 
• Examine the underlying science of smartphones, social media and the brain 
• Review the current research addressing media diet 
• Discuss the impact of social media and media diet on youth health 
• Look at strategies for helping youth navigate the digital life 

If you wish to register for a webinar, please contact Amy Nace at alnace@pmyf.org or call 717-367-1536, ext. 2.