Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Parenting in the Digital Age

April 10, 2024 7:00PM - 8:30PM

Online; 7-8:30pm ET

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Parenting in the Digital Age
This workshop addresses the risks and challenges that today's youth face as they use technology and social media. The topics include Cyberbullying, Sexting, Online Predators/Human Trafficking, Digital Reputation, Cyber Crime Laws, and Privacy and Security. Parents will walk away with an increased awareness of youth online life and tips for supporting their children's well-being and online safety. Helpful resources will also be provided.

Kinship Caregiver workshops are an online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.  Offered at no cost.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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