Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Join Southbury & Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together (SMART, Inc.) for a screening of the documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, followed by a short discussion.
About the Documentary: This 56 minute film addresses the challenges elementary school–aged children, parents, and educators face in today’s digital world, including early exposure to online content, social media pressures, device distractions in the classroom, moderating video game use and behavior, and rising sleep deprivation among youth. Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition offers research-based insights from experts such as Jonathan Haidt, Anna Lembke, and many others, real-world stories from families and schools, and practical solutions to help support healthy tech habits during the early years. View the trailer here.
This event is open to parents, family members, educators, mental health providers, and all community members interested in learning more about this topic. While this event is going on, there will be another event next door for Elementary-School Aged Children with SMART called Navigating Big Feelings and Identifying Trusted Adults.
About SMART, Inc.: SMART, Inc. (Southbury & Middlebury Acting Responsible Together) is a nonprofit organization that supports the communities of Southbury, Middlebury, and beyond by offering educational programming, implementing prevention efforts and hosting trainings for students, parents, and community members.
This event is sponsored by the Western Connecticut Coalition, Connecticut's Department of Mental Health & Addition Services, and SMART, Inc.
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