Dear Concord Families –
In May, the district will host the award-winning "Screenagers" documentary series. These groundbreaking films explore the impact of screen time on young people's development and provide practical solutions for families navigating the digital age and its impact on wellness, mental health and substance use. Created by primary care physician and documentary filmmaker, Delaney Ruston, the series addresses the challenges parents and kids face in today’s digital world.
Screenagers Elementary – Wednesday, May 7
Community Center 14 Canterbury Road – 6 to 8pm
“Screenagers Elementary” addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, including the impact of smartwatches, video gaming, social media pressure and the exposure to technology at a young age.
Movie: 56 minutes followed by a panel with OK to Delay; Jessica Knight, Mill Brook Digital Learning Specialist; a Riverbend children’s clinician and high school students from the “Getting to Y” club.
Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.
Screenagers Next Chapter – Wednesday, May 14
Mill Brook School 53 South Curtisville Road – 6 to 8pm
“Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience” shares evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth as well as the impact of social media and other screen time, how it may be impacting our teens’ mental health, and what we can do to help foster youth in the face of struggles.
Movie: 63 minutes followed by a panel with OK to Delay; Dana Foulds, Rundlett Middle School Digital Learning Specialist; Sarah Ames, Riverbend liaison and high school students from the “Getting to Y” club.
Families are encouraged to attend. This movie is appropriate for middle and high school students.
Screenagers Under the Influence – Tuesday, May 20
Concord High School | Christa McAuliffe Auditorium 170 Warren St – 6 to 8pm
“Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age,” delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments.
Movie: 70 minutes followed by a panel with OK to Delay; Aimee Tucker, SAP Counselor at Concord High School and high school students from the “Getting to Y” club.
Families are encouraged to attend. This movie is appropriate for middle and high school students.