PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Parenting is tough, but PEP Talks is here to make it a little easier. Join Arlington Community Schools as we seek expert advice to examine issues facing school-aged children today, from anxiety and depression, bullying and social media to everything between. Want us to explore certain topics? Email us at peptalks@acsk-12.org.
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Erin Williams is a Social & Transition Specialist for elementary and middle schools in Arlington Community Schools (ACS), a district located outside Memphis, Tenn. With a background in social work, Erin is a licensed school social worker and master social worker. She has also previously served as a victim advocate and child forensic interviewer in Tennessee.
Ja'Neair Johnson is a Social & Transition Specialist for high-school aged students in ACS. She has served as a mental health professional for more than 20 years and holds a Masters of Social Work and is a licensed school social worker.
Tyler Hill is the Director of Communications & Planning for ACS. As a former award-winning journalist, Tyler’s passion was rooted in storytelling that spoke to the heart, and he has carried that same mentality to School PR. He serves as the PEP Talks producer and sound engineer, with occasional hosting duties.
PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
The Social Media Brain Drain Part II
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In today's episode, Ja'Neair is joined by co-host Tyler Hill, ACS Director of Communications, as they continue exploring The Social Media Brain Drain. What is it, and how should we think about social media use in today's digital world?
This week, they speak to Jason Winkler, an Instructional Technology Supervisor who specializes in technology curriculum and instruction, about the role social media plays in our teens' lives. Jason talks about the importance of modeling good Digital Citizenship and gives parents tips on how they can strike a balance on technology use. As he shows us, it all begins with a plan.
Resources:
- Catch up on The Social Media Brain Drain Part I where Ja'Neair and Tyler interview a high school student panel.
- Social Media & Mental Health: The US Surgeon General's Advisory (Pages 17 and 18 are especially beneficial for parents and students)
- American Psychological Association: Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence
- Social Media, Social Life Infographic
- Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives
- Family Tech Planners
- Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media: What Parents Should Know to Protect Their Kids
- Youth Engaged Channel: Tip Sheet on Social Media Use & Mental Health
