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Brains on Screens

Supporting Kids’ Focus and Learning in the Age of Distractions

    • Thursday, October 16
      5:30 pm – 8 pm
  • Founders Hall
    Auditorium
    387 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul

A person wearing glasses poses on the edge of a stage with a red curtain behind them

Brains on Screens: Supporting Kids’ Focus and Learning in the Age of Distractions

In this workshop, Erin Walsh will explore the brain science of attention, memory, and multitasking in today’s digitally connected world.

One of the most valuable resources children carry with them from early childhood through adolescence is their attention. Often called the “gateway to learning,” attention shapes how kids play, remember, connect, and grow. In this workshop, we’ll explore the brain science of attention, memory, and multitasking in today’s digitally connected world. Together, we’ll unpack the distraction economy, the brain’s natural drive to seek information, and practical strategies for nurturing focus as children