Training:

Wired Winds: Understanding the Impact of Technology, Screen Time, and Social Media on Growing Brains

Oct 30
Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 11:00am
11:00am - 12:00pm

Audience: Caregivers & Professionals

Level: Intermediate
Ages addressed: 18 and under

PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking

In today's digital age, technology is woven into nearly every part of our children's lives- from classrooms to living rooms, and everywhere in between. But how is this constant connectivity shaping their brains, and what does this mean for behavior and well-being?

This presentation is designed for caregivers and professionals who want to better understand how screen time, digital media, and social platforms are influencing brain development in children and teens. We will explore what current neuroscience and developmental psychology research reveals about attention, emotional regulation, sleep, and how overexposure to screens and social media may impact overall mental health and brain development.

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Location:

FosterEd Adopt Minnesota - Webinar

https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/

Lindsey Leker is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota. Lindsey has her Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and her PhD in Educational Foundations of Research. Her research interests focus on technology and brain development, implicit attitudes and biases, and female and minority success in STEM fields. Lindsey has two sons, Brody and Jace, and enjoys spending time with her family and any activity that involves the outdoors.