Digitally DistractedParenting in the age of technology A parent discussion with author and family therapist, Tom Kersting

Kids today spend nine hours per day, seven days a week plugged-in to electronic devices. The result is a malleable brain that re-wires itself to adjust to the cyber-world and un-adjust to the real world. The byproduct is chronic anxiety, attention deficit, depression, poor social skills, academic failure and family relationship problems. This lecture is an eye-opener for anyone who attends and will include tips to help folks start living more in the real world and less in cyber world.

This meeting will give parents the opportunity to discuss the following:

your overscheduled child Creating leaders not followers

How much sleep is acceptable for

Strategies to help your child reduce anxiety

much How much screen time is too

The connection between social media and mental health

The great myth of our times is that technology is communication.

–Libby Larsen

The important bond between child and parent

Teaching our kids to be future leaders

About The Presenter

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Psychotherapist and school counselor, Tom Kersting, is a nationally renowned authority in the field of mental health, parenting and wellness. He is the founder and owner of Valley Family Counseling LLC in Ridgewood, NJ and has 22 years of experience as a private practice therapist and school counselor, and 14 years as a parent. Tom was the co-host of the former A&E Network television series, Surviving Marriage and has over 100 television appearances to his credit, including regular appearances on the most popular talk shows. He is a regular contributor for Fox News and has hosted advice shows for Food Network, A&E,

Contact Information:

Tom Kersting, MA, LPC

Valley Family Counseling LLC

589 Franklin Turnpike Ridgewood, NJ 07450

201-389-3586

www.tomkersting.com

Wellness Network.

October 1st 6:30 pmHigh School Auditorium