"Screenagers": A Documentary & Discussion

Join us to watch the new documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Dr. Ruston, filmmaker and primary care physician, takes a deeply personal approach to the topic of screens, exploring the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, while seeking solutions to challenges such as setting limits, managing device distractions in school, moderating video game use, and navigating exposure to online content at too young an age. Featuring insights from experts such as Jonathan Haidt, Anna Lembke, and many others, along with real-world stories from families and schools, the film examines how technology impacts children’s development and offers practical guidance to help kids build healthier relationships with screens and find balance in a digital world. 

Adrienne Ferretti, retired WPS Kindergarten teacher, Katie Lynch (LCSW), Mental Health Clinician at Youth and Social Services, and Mandy Miranda, Director of Youth and Social Services, will facilitate a post-screening discussion with the audience. Registration is required; please sign up using this link!