Child Care

2023 Sep 19

Parenting in the Digital Age: Social Media, Tech and Our Kids

12:00pm to 1:00pm


Raising a child has never been easy, but in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, everyday parenting challenges have skyrocketed to a whole new level. From social media to screen time, from online bullies to online slang, the dynamics of modern parenting are complex.

Join Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, clinical psychologist, professor at Brown University and author of the popular Substack newsletter Techno Sapiens, for a candid discussion about Parenting in the Digital Age. An expert on how technology and social media impact kids' mental health (especially for teens) — and how...

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How do I register for in-home back-up care?

In-home back-up care for children and adults is provided to eligible Harvard faculty and staff through Care.com Backup Care. Care can be provided for adults or children. Harvard employees pay the caregiver directly. Current employees can learn more and register and register for these services by going to HARVie.

Do you have resources to support my search for child care?

Harvard’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can provide information on day care options, including tailoring a list of providers according to your desired location, preferred type of care, etc. Current faculty and staff members may find EAP contact information on HARVie. In addition, there are six child care centers on Harvard’s campuses, serving children from age three months to five years....

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Public Schools

Information about several public school districts closest to Harvard's campuses, including Kindergarden cutoff age and links to websites.

On-Campus Child Care Center Map

Map of on-campus child care centers in Cambridge and Allston.