iQ:smartparent event: "Girls Growing Up With Media"

“Girls Growing Up With Media,” the second episode of iQ: smartparent, explores how girls are portrayed in the media and how that portrayal impacts their decisions, behaviors, and sense of self. Experts will offer parents advice on how to talk with their children about the media’s portrayal of gender inequity and inequality. The program is rated TV-PG and children who are 12 or older are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult.

The event will be held on March 19. Seating begins at exactly 6:30 p.m. and the show will tape from 7-8 p.m. Parking is available in the WQED lot. This show will premiere on WQED-TV on Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m.

iQ: smartparent is an institute created by WQED to empower parents with new tools, knowledge, and abilities that they can use to guide their children through the use of technology and digital media. Experts and iQ: smartparents form a community in order to understand challenges of the media and opportunities regarding their children’s development.

Follow this link for more information and to register for the event: http://iqsmartparent2.eventbrite.com/