Dr. Jill Walsh Virtual Parent Webinar

Practical Strategies to Help Our Children Navigate Digital Technology

Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

In this period of heightened concern about our children’s technology use, Dr. Walsh will explain best practices for devices, gaming, and social media in 2026. Join us to learn more about:

●  Technology’s impact (positive and negative) on child development

●  The key tech rules to incorporate

●  When and how to introduce devices/new platforms

●  The important conversations to have with your children about technology

While Dr. Walsh will provide a research-based approach, her goal is to provide practical and easily accessible guidelines and conversation starters that families can use at home.

Join Zoom Meeting   |   Meeting ID: 648 380 6740   |   Passcode: 7LTdGs

Jill Walsh is a Sociology professor at Boston University. She is also the founder of Digital Aged, a consulting group that educates students, families, and educational institutions on the positive use of technology. She earned a Ph.D. in Sociology from Boston University, a Master’s in Public Policy from Brown University, and a B.A from Harvard University. Before graduate school, she taught 9th-12th grades at an independent school.

Her research looks at the way that digital media use impacts psychosocial well-being and development. Her book Adolescents and their Social Media Narratives: A Digital Coming of Age was published in 2017, and she publishes academic research on youth development and emerging media. Her research interests include social media and identity work, parasocial relationships, and the links between technology and mental health. She works with schools across the country to develop best practices and policies for technology and social media use. She has served as an advisor for the Massachusetts Attorney General on cell phone policies for Massachusetts schools.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jay Tebbens, Head of Upper School [email protected].