Technology has become such an integral part of our society. It’s impossible to avoid. It can be scary and daunting to try to understand how everything works, what apps your child should be using, what boundaries to set, what dangers to look out for, and more. So many parents find themselves in this same boat which is why Lake Hills Church is so excited to provide this workshop as a resource for YOU!

Join us on Sunday, February 25th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. as we talk about the positives (yes, there are positives) and negatives of technology. We’ll provide tangible resources for you to start implementing right away. Our goal is that this night will not only be helpful, but that you will leave hopeful. There is light in the fog of all that technology brings and we hope that you will be able to see that a little brighter after our evening together.

Parents of children from birth to high school will have the opportunity to attend two different breakout sessions of their choice to learn from experts and feel equipped to help their children safely navigate technology.

Schedule for the Evening

5:00-5:20 p.m. Welcome and Opening Session
5:30-6:10 p.m. Breakout Session ONE
6:20- 7:00 p.m. Breakout Session TWO

There will be light refreshments available during each session. Free childcare provided!

This event is FREE, but please register by February 21st to secure a spot. 

Below is a list of the topics that will be discussed in these breakout sessions. You will likely get something from any of the sessions you attend but beside each topic we have indicated if it is more geared towards teens, kids, or all ages.
 

• Safety with Technology: (All ages) Topics include setting limits for your child, how to keep them safe from predators, and more.

• Social Media 101: (Teens) Social media seems to be engrained in our children lives as much as almost anything. From connecting with friends and expressing themselves digitally, to cyber bullying and rampant temptation. Social media can be an incredible resource but is can also a tool that negatively impacts on our mind and spirit. In this breakout, we will gain understanding of what social media apps provide – both negative and positive aspects, and what apps to stay clear of.

• Technology, Self Confidence, and Relationships: (Teens) Today, our children and teens are growing up in an age of TECHNOLOGY, high social media demands, and immediate access to information, and people.What can we do as parents to show our Children that true worth and value come from Christ and not social media? How can we teach our children the value and need of real-life community? What can we do as parents to walk alongside our children in a world that consumes their attention?

  In our breakout Technology, Self-Confidence, and Relationships, we are going to dive into these questions and more to help combat the lies our teens hear and face on a daily basis.

• How to talk to your kids about pornography: (All Ages) In this breakout session, parents will be provided the exact language to use to initiate a pornography prevention conversation in their own home. Preventing pornography exposure is a critical topic to get right, early in our children lives. We will discuss the message, and the reasons why to have this conversation in a way that both parents and children will hear.

• Ending the War: Parenting strategies for setting boundaries, resolving conflict, and peacefully communicating about technology: (All Ages) Learn tools to manage the major parenting challenges with managing technology in your family.

• Healthy Child Development and Technology: (Kids) How much screen time is too much? Learn the benefits and drawbacks in each stage of development. During this breakout, we will look at current research to make an informed choice about technology use in your household.