Helping Teens (and Parents) Thrive in the Digital Age
How can we help today’s teens thrive in a world where screens, social media, and constant connectivity are shaping every aspect of life?
Growing Up Well is a community event series that tackles one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to raise healthy, resilient kids in the digital age. From rising rates of anxiety and social isolation to endless battles over screen time, families everywhere are feeling the effects of technology overload. Parents often feel stuck between worry and uncertainty, unsure how to guide their kids through challenges they never faced themselves. This series brings together leading experts, community leaders, educators, and families to share insights and practical solutions. Each event offers evidence-based strategies and real-world tools that help teens build balance, strengthen relationships, and foster emotional well-being—without losing the benefits technology can provide. * Open to all—teens encouraged to attend.Thriving Together in a High-Tech World
An Evening with Jean Twenge, PhD
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 6:00–7:15pm
Concord-Carlisle High School
Every parent wrestles with the same question: how do I help my child build a healthy relationship with technology?
Jean Twenge, PhD—award-winning psychologist, author, and mother of three teens—shares ten evidence-based strategies from her acclaimed book 10 Rules for Raising Teens in a High-Tech World. Discover practical solutions that replace worry with confidence, helping you guide your child toward connection, resilience, and thriving in the digital age.
The Anxious Generation: Supporting Teens in a Tech-Driven World
A Community Conversation & Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Concord Public Library – Main Branch
Reception with drinks & light bites | 6:00pm
Panel Discussion | 6:30–7:30pm
Inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, this interactive panel explores how smartphones and social media are reshaping childhood—and what families and communities can do to reclaim balance.
This panel brings together experts and youth voices to share insights and solutions:
- Simon Cataldo, MA State Representative – on legislation for phone-free schools
- Cara Paladino, Concord-Carlisle School Resource Officer – on teen safety and school experiences
- Derek Boonisar, Head of The Fenn School – on implementing Yondr pouches
- Dr. Rachel Kramer, Psychologist – on supporting youth mental health
- ThinkGive Student Advisory Board Member – a teen perspective on growing up digital
Together, they’ll share insights and actionable strategies to help parents and teens navigate the challenges—and opportunities—of today’s tech-driven world.
