It's important for parents to understand how their children are using social media, but it's not easy to keep up with the latest and greatest apps kids and teens are using. Parents who want to learn more can attend this free workshop led by author and professor Julie Smith.
Smith with discuss the things parents generally don't know about the digital world their children are living in. You'll leave with great questions to ask your kids and plenty of information about what to watch for.
This one-hour workshop is free, open to parents in all school districts, and will be held:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Crestview Middle School
Sponsored by Parkway-Rockwood Community Education.
More information: prcommunityed.com
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