Navigating the world of smartphones and social media with children is no easy task. We’re excited that we are all invited to “Press Pause, Go Play!”.
The research is in… This is not just a Waldorf perspective! The combination of smart devices, social media and online gaming is significantly affecting kid’s social, emotional and physical development and creating a generational mental health crisis. Children, t(w)eens and young adults are all affected….
Press Pause, Go Play! Is a Must – Attend Event for Parents Tackling Tech, Social Media and online Gaming with Kids.
Navigating the world of smartphones and social media with children is no easy task. We’re excited that we are all invited to “Press Pause, Go Play!”. Please attend one of the evenings next week with your fellow class parents, friends and family. The power is in numbers and in connecting together around a common goal – to protect our kids’ development and childhood in the face of the social media and tech juggernaughts they have to navigate in today’s world.
All Cape Town schools are invited – so be sure to get your tickets before they sell out.
The research is in… This is not just a Waldorf perspective! The combination of smart devices, social media and online gaming is significantly affecting kid’s social, emotional and physical development and creating a generational mental health crisis. Children, t(w)eens and young adults are all affected.
These evenings will be powerful, insightful and impactful. Filled with expert talks, meaningful connections and practical solutions they will be unlike other school-led tech-talks that leave parents feeling disempowered and bereft in the face of big tech. At Press Pause Go Play, SFC will empower you to enable change in your families and communities. Unlike the present where all we could do was rely on parental controls, time limits and family rules which result in perpetual arguments with your children… these events will enable a shift in societal norms where everyone can stand together to minimise the peer pressure children feel when they are “left out” from having a device or access to social media and online gaming.
Press Pause, Go Play by SFC
17.30 for 18.00
16 October – Rustenberg Junior
17 October – SACS Junior (also live-streamed)
Tickets R50 incl welcome drinks (+ order delicious snack boxes with your tickets)
BOOK HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/277976-press-pause-go-play/#/
Just like with the societal shift towards using seatbelts and not smoking: when we have empirical data that proves harm to our wellbeing, something needs to change. And it starts with us now. We encourage you all to attend.
MORE INFO – SPEAKERS:
Emma Sadleir. Founder of the Digital Law Company, Emma is a leading expert on social media law. She’ll share first-hand experiences in SA and the implications of kids’ engagement online.
Kate Farina. Founder of Be In Touch, Kate focuses on empowering parents to keep kids safer and saner online. She shares the latest research, the global tipping point underway, and why delaying devices and social media matters.
TAKE OUTS:
Informed decisions – Understand the risks of tech exposure and how to navigate them.
Practical tools – Learn simple strategies to delay devices, or alter decisions, and support childhood development.
Community connection – Meet like-minded parents and build a supportive network
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
It’s never too early nor too late to support your child’s healthy development.
Parents of young children (0-9): learn what’s ahead so you can give them a healthy childhood.
Parents of tweens and young teens: it’s important to understand their world and the risks involved. With the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and adjust as needed.
Parents of older teens: The brain doesn’t fully mature until 25-28. Your knowledge and guidance is still crucial as they navigate life and grow into healthy young adults.
Educators: Help support parents by upskilling yourselves. Learn how home device use impacts classroom behavior and how screens can reduce focus by 20 minutes with each distraction. Phone-free school policies are becoming essential, and it’s all part of SFC.
