Webinar: Technology, the Teenage Mind, and Experiences of Loss

Join Us for a Webinar: Technology, the Teenage Mind, and Experiences of Loss

Tuesday, March 17th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom

Young people today are growing up in a world where online and offline experiences are deeply intertwined. For some teens, especially those who have experienced loss, instability, or major transitions, digital spaces can be both a source of comfort and connection and a place where risks are harder to see. In this interactive online session, Erin Walsh draws on adolescent brain science, research on digital wellbeing, and real-world examples to explore the core protective factors for young people in the digital age. Participants will leave with practical strategies for setting thoughtful digital boundaries, opening ongoing conversations about online experiences, and supporting safer, more resilient digital habits grounded in trust and care.

Presented by Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute and author of It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Edutopia, Parents.com, Psychology Today, and Minnesota Public Radio. She co-authored the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen and has worked with schools, school districts, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout the United States and Canada on issues related to digital media, parenting, and child and adolescent development.

This webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below.