Youth spend a significant amount of time in the digital world, and at increasingly younger ages. The digital world has opened doors to everything from educational opportunities, to meeting and getting to know others, to creating vlogs, blogs and other creative outlets. There has also been a decline in in-person interactions with peers, alongside a

This workshop explores the effects of technology on parenting, education and child development, discussing both the benefits and challenges. Participants will learn about the positive roles that digital tools can play in enhancing learning and communication, as well as the myriads of risks, such as exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, impact on mental health and

Current research into the substance use and abuse of youth indicates there is both good news and bad news. In one nationwide study, illicit drug use, other than marijuana, had reached the lowest levels in the past two decades. That’s the good news. The not so good news revealed an increase in usage of marijuana