In-Person Event
Ollie Pediatrics’ Social Media Workshop
Thursday
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Mar 26
Ollie Pediatrics Workshop Space
6620 SW 57th Ave, Suite 110, South Miami, FL 33143
Spots are limited to keep the experience supportive, interactive, and practical
Helping Parents Protect Kids’ Mental Health in a Digital World
You’re not overreacting.
Screens genuinely make parenting harder.
Social media isn’t going away — and for many families, it’s become a constant source of worry, conflict, and second-guessing. This workshop helps you understand what actually matters, what the research really says, and how to guide your child without fear, shame, or constant power struggles.
Clear guidance. Realistic boundaries. Less stress at home.
What If Social Media Didn’t Feel So Overwhelming?
Many parents feel stuck between two extremes:
Lock everything down and worry you’re being too strict
Give more freedom and worry you’re missing warning signs
Neither feels right.
This workshop helps you move out of fear-based decision-making and into confident, informed parenting — grounded in science and real life.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Parents of tweens and teens with smartphones or social media
- Families worried about anxiety, comparison, or screen battles
- Parents who want boundaries without constant conflict
- Anyone who wants clarity instead of overwhelm
If you want to feel more confident guiding your child online — this is for you.
What you’ll learn
🧠 How Social Media Really Affects Mental Health
What research actually shows, including why impact depends on the child, not just the screen.
📱 Healthy vs. Harmful Use
Why passive scrolling hits mental health differently than active, intentional use, and how to tell the difference in your own child.
🚩 Warning Signs to Watch For
Mood changes, sleep disruption, withdrawal, school impact, and when it’s time to step in or seek support.
🔒 Rules That Actually Protect Kids
Evidence-based guidance on phones, bedrooms, parental controls, and access — without constant battles.
💬 Keeping Communication Open
How to talk about algorithms, comparison, AI-edited images, and online pressure in ways kids will actually hear.
Why This Matters (More Than You Think)
Social media can amplify anxiety, comparison, and sleep problems — especially for certain kids.
But with the right structure, limits, and conversations, it can also support connection, creativity, and belonging.
This workshop helps you reduce risk without isolating your child from the world they’re growing up in.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Confidence in your decisions
- Clear, realistic boundaries
- Tools to protect sleep, mood, and self-esteem
- Less fear and more trust in your parenting
You’ll stop feeling like you’re guessing — and start feeling grounded.