Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair will kick of Friends Academy's speaker series on Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Steiner-Adair will speak about the ways in which technology and media change how children learn and grow. Her presentation will help parents learn how to reap the benefits of technology while reducing the risks it poses at every stage of development.  She identifies digital age challenges for parents and educators, and ways to strengthen children’s social and emotional development to help them grow.

Dr. Steiner-Adair is the author of the bestselling book, "The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age."

The event is free to the public. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and attendees are welcome to take tours of the Friends Academy grounds.