S.E.E.D.S. of Understanding

Boys Town National Research Hospital invites families of children with hearing loss to join a series of seminars at the Lied Learning and Technology Center. S.E.E.D.S. of Understanding is a series of discussions for families who have experienced hearing loss in one or more children. Parents share their stories, inspirations, joys and challenges in an environment of acceptance and support. Additionally, Boys Town team members come alongside families to engage in discussions about fostering social, emotional and educational development in a child with a hearing loss.

October 14, 2010

6:00 – 6:30 – Pizza and Social Time
6:30 – 8:00 – Presentation

Cell Phones, Texting, Facebook, Internet, Video Phones & Web Cams…OH MY The Benefits, Issues and Guidelines for use of Technology by Children and Teens
Presented by Melinda Brown, M.S.W and Maureen Mann, M.S.

The average age a child receives their first cell phone in the United States is 8 years old. Our children are living in a different world than their parents did 20 short years ago. Our grandparents still think “my space” refers to the distance a person should stand from one another. At a time when our children know as much or more than most adults about the latest gadgets, what are some of the benefits, issues and implications of the available technology used by children and teens today? We invite parents to attend this special SEEDS with their children and teens as we discuss texting, video phones, social networking sites and the internet.

March 17, 2011, Topic to be announced

Lied Learning and Technology Center, Room 311
Boys Town National Research Hospital
425 North 30th Street,
Omaha, Nebraska

Childcare will be provided

For additional information or to register contact: Teresa McEvoy: (402) 452-5042 or Teresa.McEvoy@boystown.org