Digital Wellness Speaker Series
Our Digital Wellness Speaker Series bridges digital divides with expert-led strategies for building resilient families and well-connected communities on the South Shore. We invite a range of perspectives on relevant topics in child development, modern parenting, and social and emotional well-being.
Past Speakers
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Meredith Elkins, PhD — October 6, 2026
"Parenting, Anxiety, & Us: An Evening of Community and Conversation"
Peter Gray, PhD — October 5, 2025
"Raising Resilient, Happy Children: How to Provide Children & Teens With the Play and Independent Activity They Need for Mental Wellbeing and Long-Term Success"
Community Panel with Moderator Lynne Reeves Griffin, RN, MEd — May 6, 2025
A community discussion about youth mental health and the book Anxious Generation.
Kevin Stinehart of Let Grow — April 11, 2025
“Freeing the Anxious Generation: How Play Clubs Restore Healthy Childhoods”
Katey McPherson of Bark Technologies, Inc. — April 10, 2025
“Parenting in a Tech World: It Starts With Us”
Please reach out if SSDW can help connect you to research-based, educational resources regarding digital wellness, mental health support, and screen-free play.