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HHS Department Offers Parents, Caregivers Webinar on Risks Associated with Online Behavior & Social Media

According to the PEW Research Center, “95% of teens now report they have a smartphone or access to one. These mobile connections are in turn fueling more-persistent online activities: 45% of teens now say they are online on a near-constant basis.”
Posted on: April 26, 2023 - 6:00pm
HHS Department Offers Parents, Caregivers Webinar on Risks Associated with Online Behavior & Social Media

In response to a call for training from Melrose parents and caregivers, the Melrose Health & Human Services Department and Massachusetts non-profit Operation250 will co-host a free online training “Navigating the Virtual World” geared towards supporting parents on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The training will include an overview of online risk-taking, preventative skills building, and caregiver/youth conversation skills.

The webinar’s key topics will include:

  • Starting the conversation about social media with youth.
  • Youth online risk-taking and the psychological effect of “the internet” on their decisions.
  • Risk associations and unsafe behaviors online.
  • The reality of risks and where they exist.
  • Preventative skills building.

Registration is required to attend the webinar and can be completed by visiting https://bit.ly/3GTj2n6.

This webinar is made possible through a partnership with the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition, The Bridge, and Operation250.

About Operation250

Operation250 is a nonprofit, educational program aimed to protect youth from encountering threatening materials and individuals online. Our work is predominately done with students and teachers through our workshop and lecture series offerings. Op250 is located in Eastern Massachusetts and has run programs throughout the state since 2017. The organization’s focus is on online safety and anti-hate. Below you will find the framework to the core of our organization, focusing on online decision-making, improved perspective-taking, and improved problem-solving.