New Canaan Country School will host “A Positive Approach to Navigating Social Media and Technology” a presentation by Social Media Coach Josh Lutkus of The Social Institute on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The event is co-sponsored by New Canaan CARES.

The event will be held at New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan, and is open to the public. Registration required: www.countryschool.net/social

Whether your child has a smartphone, flip phone or no phone, Social Media Coach Josh Lutkus will offer a refreshing, positive approach for parents to guide and support children in making positive choices while using technology in social ways.

– Learn the most popular apps and safest privacy settings
– Develop a Family Standards agreement you can use today
– Practice building trust through open conversations with your child

Founded by Duke 4x All-American and social media expert Laura Tierney, The Social Institute partners with schools nationwide to empower students, parents, and leaders to navigate social media and technology positively — all through a positive, gamified, and student-led approach that teens embrace and respect.

By reinforcing character and leadership strengths like empathy, integrity, and teamwork, and by teaching students and their role models to champion high character on all social platforms, The Social Institute empowers students to win at social media and technology. The organization’s unique positive approach has been featured in the Washington Post, NAIS Magazine, and has been applauded by Melinda Gates.

As Partner Success Manager at The Social Institute, Josh Lutkus works closely with partner schools to develop, guide, and successfully implement the #WinAtSocial Program with students, parents, and educators. He shares best practices and coordinates strategies to ensure each partner receives the most effective and engaging social media education customized to their needs.