Utica Elementary School is promoting a free virtual seminar aimed at helping parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of screen time and technology use among children and teens. The event, titled “Screen-time Guidance: Navigating Technology for Healthy Children and Teens,” will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Hosted by Our Futures in Licking County, the seminar is part of the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) series and is open to all parents, guardians, and caregivers of children from toddlers to teenagers. Registration is required at least two days before the event. Interested participants can sign up by calling (740) 641-6999 or emailing OurFutures123@gmail.com. Those who register will receive a Zoom link and reminder several days prior to the seminar.
Organizers say the session will equip families with actionable strategies to manage screen time, encourage healthy technology habits, and strengthen family relationships in today’s digital age. The seminar invites parents and caregivers to reflect on pressing questions such as: How much screen time is too much? What does it take to set limits—and stick to them? And what defines healthy tech use for children and teens at different developmental stages?
These questions serve as the foundation for a solution-focused discussion, guiding participants toward evidence-based practices that promote balance, mindfulness, and connection at home. By addressing common concerns and offering practical tools, the seminar aims to empower families to make informed decisions about technology use and foster a healthier digital environment for their children.
The flyer, shared on Utica Elementary School’s official Facebook page, features a diverse group of children and adults standing together, underscoring the program’s inclusive and community-centered approach.
Program coordinators emphasize that the seminar is designed to be accessible, supportive, and evidence-based.
The Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) framework is grounded in decades of research and proven to help families strengthen relationships and manage behavioral challenges with confidence. Locally, the program is made possible through funding and support from Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties and Licking Memorial Health Systems.
