Healthy Screen Time

Presented by: Rebecca Hicks, MD

Concerned about Your Child’s Screen Time? Learn how to help your kids find a healthy balance when it comes to screen time.

Dr. Hicks will discuss the science behind and current research on the effects of screen

time on brain development. She will present recommendations to help you keep your child healthy and safe from issues that can arise from excessive screen time.

About Dr. Hicks:

Dr. Hicks is a Miller Elementary parent and Pediatrician at Mosaic Medical. She did her medical training at Stanford University and practiced Pediatrics in the San Francisco Bay area for nine years before moving to Bend. Living and working in the Silicon Valley fueled her passion for informing parents of the dangers and pitfalls of excessive screen time for children. Dr. Hicks strives to help children have balance, allowing them to benefit and learn from technology without letting it take over their lives.

Childcare for children 3 and older is available, and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email: events@highlandpto.org