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When? Tuesday 10/7/2025Where? Hall Memorial Library, McKnight RoomTime? 5-6:30pmPrice: FREEFor the whole family!Description:Piggybacking off of the "Social Media and Responsible Technology for Parents" presentation from Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts at Windermere on 9/30, Ellington Youth Services is happy to host a FREE showing of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition.
Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, directed by physician-filmmaker Delaney Ruston, takes a deeply personal and insightful look into how technology shapes the lives of elementary-aged children. Through the lens of her own family and those of others, Ruston highlights the growing prevalence of smartwatches, video games, social media, and other digital pressures infiltrating young lives.
The documentary weaves personal narratives with expert insights, drawing from psychologists, authors, and brain scientists. It delves into challenges around excessive screen time, academic distractions, internet addiction, and early exposure to inappropriate content. Importantly, the film isn't just diagnostic—it offers evidence-based strategies to help families and educators foster balance, resilience, and healthier digital habits in kids.
Audience: Specifically made for kids in grades K–5 and their families.Why: This version is developmentally appropriate for younger children. It discusses:
- Healthy screen habits
- Screen time limits
- Smartwatches, gaming, and social pressure
- Managing emotions when screens are taken away
- It uses kid-friendly language, real-life family examples, and avoids overly mature topics.
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Location
Hall Memorial Library, Upstairs Meeting Room
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Ellington Recreation & Youth Services Department
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31 Arbor Way PO BOX 187
Ellington, CT
06029
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