Join the virtual Eckstein PTSA Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 pm

Kids, Technology & Social Media: What middle school parents need to know about phones, group chats, social media and now AI-powered learning platforms.

Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world most of us never experienced. So how do we support healthy, age-appropriate technology use without constant conflict or confusion?

Special Eckstein PTSA Guest Speaker – Katie Davis, PhD
University of Washington researcher and author of Technology’s Child.

Dr. Davis studies how digital media shapes children’s development across different ages and stages. She brings research-based, practical guidance – not scare tactics – to help families navigate technology with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• How social media actually affects middle schoolers’ mental health, sleep , and friendships
• What developmental science says about kids, screens, and AI-enhanced platforms
• How to set age-appropriate boundaries that prioritize well-being
• Ways to reduce online risks while still supporting positive, healthy tech use.
• How to start conversations your kids won’t instant shut down.

The speaker will start at 7 pm and a brief PTSA meeting about PTSA business will follow. Come for the speaker even if you can’t stay for the entire meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

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