POSTPONED

Although this event is currently postponed, SPARK Kindness is dedicated to continuing to provide resources to promote resilience and mental wellbeing in ourselves and our children (especially during these challenging times). Please look for updates to our website and an increase in the number of our newsletters.

Please watch our newsletter and social media for updates as we investigate possible program rescheduling and related information. Thank you!

Monday, April 6 at 7pm at Natick High School

featuring Dr. Christine Carter of the Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley

Today’s teenagers and preteens are growing up in an entirely new world, one that is defined by social media and mobile devices. Understandably, many parents are paralyzed by new problems that didn’t exist less than a decade ago, like social media and video game obsession, sexting, and vaping.

Highly acclaimed sociologist at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Dr. Christine Carter melds research—including the latest findings in neuroscience, sociology, and social psychology—with her own real-world experiences as the mother of four teenagers.

This program will address:

Providing the structure teens need while giving them the autonomy they seek
Helping them overcome distractions
Teaching them the art of “strategic slacking”
Protecting them from anxiety, isolation, and depression
Fostering the real-world, face-to-face social connections they desperately need
Effective conversations about tough subjects—including sex, drugs, and money

This program is FREE and all are welcome! Books will be on sale by independent bookseller, Wellesley Books.

Thank you to our all our sponsors for their support of the

"Resilient Parent, Resilient Child" Series!

Natick High School is an accessible building and accessible seating is available in the Natick High School auditorium. If you need other specific accommodations, please contact lparkermoldover@sparkkindness.org.