Virtual Parent Series: Effects of Screen Time & Your Child's Mental Health

The Lincoln County R-III School District is proud to partner with the Lincoln County Resource Board and ParentGuidance.org to provide resources to our families. The Virtual Parent Series will cover five topics throughout the course of the school year. 

Register today to join the below session. A complete list of sessions and recordings of last year's parent series sessions can be found on the District's website. Registration is anonymous and confidential. 

January 14, 2025: "Effects of Screen Time & Your Child's Mental Health"

Multiple studies have shown a strong link between heavy social media usage and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Dr. Skinner explains the rapid acceleration of anxiety and depression and how it may be linked to the amount of time teens are spending on social media. This course also 
● Encourages parents to create and teach healthy boundaries, 
● Shares ideas with parents on how to talk to their child about screen time usage, 
● Importance of having a preventative plan implemented in your home 
● Planning activities to replace downtime when kids likely turn to screen time 

- Course created by Dr. Kevin Skinner, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR