Parent Workshop: Finding Digital Harmony – From Tug-of-War to Teamwork within Families

In today’s world, technology is central to how our teenagers socialize, learn, and explore their identities. However, for many families, phones and social media can also become a source of daily conflict. What begins as a simple request to “put the phone away” can quickly escalate into a power struggle, leaving both parents and teens feeling misunderstood.

The Counselling Centre (2C) team is pleased to invite you to an upcoming parent workshop titled: “Finding Digital Harmony: From Tug-of-War to Teamwork within Families.”

This session is designed to help parents move beyond constant monitoring and move toward a partnership with their teens. We will explore how to help teenagers develop the judgment and responsibility to use technology wisely while maintaining open communication and trust at home.

Key topics will include:

• Understanding the Digital Reality: Why being online represents “social belonging” for teens and why being offline can feel like exclusion.
• Navigating Digital Risks: Managing cyberbullying, the “perfection pressure” of social media, and the impact of a digital footprint.
• From Control to Guidance: Shifting the conversation from punishment to safety and learning how to lead with curiosity rather than judgment.

To make this workshop accessible to all families, sessions will be offered in English and French, with both in-person and online options.

Sessions Schedule:

• Tuesday, 12 May, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (In person, French)
• Wednesday, 13 May, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Online, English & French – parallel sessions)
• Thursday, 14 May, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (In person, English)

OPEN TO EVERYONE!

We look forward to welcoming you as we work together to help our students become safe, responsible, and resilient digital citizens.