Parenting Your T(w)eens in a Digital World

Parenting a middle schooler has never been simple—but today’s parents are navigating challenges that didn’t exist when they were growing up. From social media and group chats to screen time, online antisemitism, and the constant presence of smartphones, our children are growing up in a digital world that can be difficult for parents to fully understand.

Join 4Front for a three-part series designed to give parents greater insight into their children’s online lives and practical tools to help them navigate them. Featuring Michelle Waksman of StandWithUs and board-certified pediatrician and parent educator Dr. Lisa Petit of The Parenting Playbook, each session will tackle a different aspect of raising middle schoolers in today’s digital world.

November 17
Antisemitism in the Digital Age: Helping Our Kids Navigate Online Hate
Featuring Michelle Waksman, StandWithUs
Explore the realities of online antisemitism and gain tools to help your middle schooler recognize and respond to hate while navigating digital spaces with confidence and a strong sense of Jewish identity.

December 8
Inside Their Digital World: Social Media, Group Chats & What Parents Need to Know
Featuring Dr. Lisa Petit, The Parenting Playbook
Take a closer look at the online world our kids inhabit—from social media and group chats to the pressures and pitfalls parents may not always see. Learn what to watch for and how to keep communication open so your child feels comfortable coming to you when challenges arise.

December 15
Finding the Balance: Screen Time, Boundaries & Healthy Technology Habits
Featuring Dr. Lisa Petit, The Parenting Playbook
How much screen time is too much—and how do we set limits without turning technology into a constant battle? Explore practical strategies for creating healthy boundaries, encouraging responsible technology use, and helping your middle schooler develop habits that work for the whole family.

Join us for one session or all three and come away better informed, more confident, and better equipped to help your middle schooler navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. For parents of T(w)eens Grades 6-9. Refreshments will be included.