Parenting and Technology: Understanding the Issues, Establishing Safe and Appropriate Practice

LENOX, MA (02/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Berkshire Country Day School and the Berkshire Hills Regional School District are pleased to present an evening with Marje Monroe and Doug Fodeman, nationally recognized experts in the area of Internet safety, on Wednesday, March 5 at 7 pm at BCD's campus located at 55 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA.

Have you heard about Instagram, SnapChat, Kik, Keek, or Ask.fm? Your children probably have. Learn how today's children are using the Internet and smart phones in ways that put them at risk and what you can do to reduce those risks.

Co-Directors of ChildrenOnline.org since 1997 and co-authors of several books and many articles on the topic of Internet safety, Marje and Doug have conducted research on the Internet and cell phone behavior of thousands of children around the United States. They have spoken about Internet and cell phone safety issues on the CBS Evening News, ABC's World News Tonight and many radio stations such as WBZ Radio, to name just a few appearances. They have given workshops to parents, students, teachers and administrators at dozens of schools across the United States during the last seventeen years.

Come hear them speak about the latest issues and concerns about our children's use of the Internet and cell phones, as well as hear specific strategies to help parents deal with these concerns. The talk is free and open to the public. This is an event for adults.

Marje Monroe is available for interviews prior to the lecture. If you would like to schedule an interview please contact her at marjem@childrenonline.org or call (413) 214-1225.

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Berkshire Country Day School, established in 1946, is an independent school for students in Preschool through Grade 9. BCD exists to inspire the individual promise of every student, so that each may become an exemplary citizen of the world. For more information, visit berkshirecountryday.org.