Teodora Pavkovic
Parenting in the Age of Technology
Educate, engage and empower children, adults and communities, by helping them become emotionally smart and digitally well.
Helping you stay present, emotionally connected and focused in the Digital Age.
ABOUT ME
I am a New York-based psychologist, parenting coach and speaker with over a decade of international experience helping both children and adults improve their emotional and mental well-being.
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The practical workshops, inspiring talks and in-depth one-on-one sessions I conduct with my clients focus on raising emotional awareness, connecting with inner strengths and learning how to use technology in mindful and intentional ways as individuals, families and workplaces.
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I first became interested in Parenting in the Age of Technology in 2016. While living in Singapore, where I practiced as a vision therapist and a psychotherapist, I began to suddenly notice children all around me glued to screens. Whether while sitting in the bus, at the dinner table in a restaurant or while being pushed around in a stroller, moments when children would typically be connected to their parents were suddenly becoming moments when they were connected to screen-based devices instead.
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This got me wondering: What happens to the parent-child connection when you insert a device in between?
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It is still too early in this tech-connected revolution to answer this question, but my mission has become to educate both children and parents about the importance of safety, connection, attention and affection - the pillars of not just healthy child development, but any healthy relationship too. My approach involves first helping you - the parent - quieten down the outside distractions of technology and manage your own thoughts and emotions, and by doing so, reconnect with your child. Parenting is the ultimate challenge, but parenting in the age of technology is a whole other endeavor.
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As the infiltration of technology has spread to absolutely all areas of our life, so too has the need for me to reach ever wider and more diverse audiences, and so I not only speak at schools and with parents, but in workplaces and other corporate settings as well.
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To learn more about my professional and academic background and find out how I can help you, please explore my website and get in touch.
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Campaign for a Commercial-free Childhood (Co-chair of Parenting Professionals Group)
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Advisory Board Member of Trehaus School, Singapore
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Board Advisor of Made of Millions, NY-based Mental Health Advocacy Group
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British Psychological Society (U.K.; Graduate Member)
Academic Background
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BSc Psychology (UMUC)
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MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology (Bangor University, U.K.)
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Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy (The School of Positive Psychology, Singapore)
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Strategic Intervention Certificate (Robbins Madanes Training, U.S.)
Prof. Memberships
Workshop Themes
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Emotional Intelligence training for teachers, therapists, parents and children
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Positive psychology & mindfulness training for children
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Building resilience in children: training for parents and teachers
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Adolescence: the challenges and opportunities
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Self-expression: improving authenticity, connectedness and communication
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Building self-esteem & confidence
Talks & Interviews
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"Device connected=Human Disconnected" The impact of technology on our brains and relationships
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"The impact of tech on children and their future"
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"Thinking positively and the science behind positive psychology"
In ACTION
NEWS & EVENTS
Virtual:
Made of Millions: Original Live Series on Mental Health
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- Teodora Talks Tech -
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In my first series I addressed Digital Wellness, now I'm tackling Positive Psychology.
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Episode 5: Developing resilience: A real world skill
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- Postponed until Monday June 8th, 10:00am EST -
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One of the most common questions asked by parents is: "How do I help my child learn to be resilient?" Resilience can certainly be learned, but not at a workshop or lecture - that is only the first step. Resilience is learned out there in the real world, in moments of failure and hardship. In this episode you will find out what the components of resilience are and how you can use your character strengths to better cope in the present moment and in the future. Note: To get the most out of this episode, please complete the free VIA Character Strengths Survey beforehand.
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Click on the button on the left to go to the Made of Millions You Tube channel!
"You don't need another videoconference, but you could use some good conversation."
HUMANITECH
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- June 17th & 18th -
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Coming together for the very first time, a diverse community of over 25 thought leaders will be engaging in conversation at the very first inaugural virtual Digital Wellness conference.
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Together with my organizing partner Anya Pecho, and with support from David Klein and Patrick McAndrew, I am thrilled to bring you architects, poets, neuroscientists and tech ethicists who will answer some of the most pressing questions around the impact of technology design, implementation and consumption on humanity.
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50% of our ticket proceeds will be donated to a women and children's charity in NYC, so please purchase a ticket and share this event with your community.
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See you at HUMANITECH!
SOCIAL MEDIA
SERVICES
I work one-on-one with children, parents and non-parent adults. I help my clients with issues of digital wellness, parenting in the age of technology and improving emotional health and wellbeing.
Group Work
I deliver tailor-made workshops, talks and trainings for teams at schools, universities, workplaces and cultural institutions like museums.
Public Speaking
I frequently speak on podcasts and panels, as well as conferences and documentary film interviews.
Individual Work
RECOMMENDED READING & FREE RESOURCES
Children & Parenting:
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"The Optimistic Child," by Martin E. P. Seligman
"Brainstorm," by Daniel J. Siegel
"The Whole-Brain Child," by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
"No-Drama Discipline," by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
"Parenting from the Inside Out," by Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
"Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child," by John Gottman with Joan Declaire
"The Empathy Effect," Helen Riess with Liz Neporent
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Neuroscience:
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"The Brain That Changes Itself," by Norman Doidge
"Wired to Connect," by Amy Banks with Leigh Hirschman
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Positive Psychology:
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"The Myths of Happiness," by Sonja Lyubomirsky
"The How of Happiness," by Sonja Lyubomirsky
"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience," by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
"The Art of Gathering," by Priya Parker
"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," by Carol S. Dweck
"Hector and the Search for Happiness," Francois Lelord
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Self-development:
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"The Person You Mean to Be," by Dolly Chugh
"Why Him? Why Her?," by Helen Fisher
"Quiet," by Susan Cain
"Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor E. Frankl
"The Schopenhauer Cure," by Irvin D. Yalom
"When Nietzsche Wept," by Irvin D. Yalom
