Shannon Leoni
shannonl@isb.ac.th
We had a very fun and well-attended Parent/Counselor Coffee this week!
We started off the event by reviewing the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, and chatted about how our use of technology can affect our mental health, both positively and negatively. There were lively discussions about how families are navigating the way they use technology and social media, and collaborative conversations about best ways to move forward. Parents also had a brief tutorial on how to reduce phone usage, and gained strategies on how they can talk to their children about these topics. We really appreciated the honesty and thoughtfulness from parents, and look forward to the next time we can all come together and discuss a new topic.
For parents who were unable to attend or would like to continue the discussion at home, here is a discussion guide with great conversation starters.