Join us for an in-person presentation designed for parents and caregivers raising children aged 10-19, featuring tips and strategies to establish healthy screen boundaries and foster emotional resilience in their teens.

Our presenter, Dr. Jennifer Tininenko, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of the Child Anxiety Center at Evidence-Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS). She will lead an eye-opening discussion on the real effects of screens on adolescent mental health. Dr. Tininenko will break down what the research says about social media, gaming, and screen time—and how these digital habits can contribute to stress, sleep issues, and anxiety.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, share their experiences, and learn about strategies to help their children establish healthy screen boundaries, reduce technology-related stress, and promote emotional resilience in their teens. Participants will leave with actionable tips they can implement right away to create a healthier balance with technology in their homes.

Whether your teen is glued to their phone or you want to be proactive about their mental well-being, this talk is for you!

Event Details

What: An in-person event on strategies to promote emotional resilience in teens to manage the digital world.

Who: The presentation and discussions will be tailored for parents and caregivers of children aged 10-19.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Where: Together Center, 16305 NE 87th St, Redmond, WA 98052. Free parking is available in the center or on the street.

Cost: This workshop is offered at no cost to attendees, thanks to our generous PEPS donors and supporters who make it possible for PEPS to offer free events like this to our community. Please consider showing your support for PEPS and make a gift online.

Space is limited, with only 80 spots available! Be sure to register and reserve your spot today!

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Event Accessibility and Accommodations
We are pleased to provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter upon request to ensure our event is accessible to all attendees. Please get in touch with us at programs@peps.org by May 1, 2025, if you need an ASL interpreter or additional accommodations that would help you engage in this event.

Questions? Call PEPS at (206) 547-8570 or email us at programs@peps.org.

Interested in receiving more support? Join a PEPS Group for Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT)! And subscribe to our PAT Newsletter, developed specifically for families raising adolescents! Sent every other month, subscribers will receive resources, materials, and updates related to parenting adolescents and teens aged 10 - 19 years.

In the meantime, check out these resources:

• Article: Social Media and Teen Anxiety
• Resource: Stress Management and Teens (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
• Resource: Parents, Teens, and Digital Monitoring (Pew Research Center)

Our in-person presentation will be led by Dr. Jennifer Tininenko.

Dr. Tininenko is a licensed clinical psychologist, clinic owner, and the Director of the Child Anxiety Center at the Evidence-Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS). She specializes in treating pediatric anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, using gold-standard, research-backed therapies to help kids and teens regain confidence and resilience. With deep expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), Dr. Tininenko has dedicated her career to helping families navigate the complex intersection of anxiety and modern life—including the powerful impact of screens on mental health. She collaborates closely with parents, schools, and medical providers to develop effective and practical strategies that work in the real world.