SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DIGITAL TOOLS

In this episode, Dr. Wang talks with Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise and Growing Up in Public. Dr. Heitner has written articles about children and technology that have been published in The Washington Post and New York Times. They delve into topics such as mentoring vs. monitoring when it comes to digital tools, ways to support our children in thinking critically about posting and engaging in online dialogue, and considerations to help you determine your child's readiness for various tech tools and apps.

If you are interested in learning more from Dr. Heitner, you can view her presentation to D35 parents from November 14, 2023 or purchase her book Growing Up in Public.

HELPING OUR ANXIOUS LEARNERS

In this episode, Dr. Wang talks with Lynn Lyons, psychotherapist and author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, The Anxiety Audit, and host of the FlusterClux podcast. The discussion highlights skills families can put into practice that support children with anxiety and worry.

If you are interested in reading Lynn’s newest book, The Anxiety Audit, please email us at d35onthego@glencoeschools.org.

Fall MAP reports are posted in FAMILY ACCESS. Please review this letter from Mrs. Holaday explaining the testing process and how to understand your child's results. More questions? Contact Amy Holaday or your building principal.