The Illusion of Belonging: Connection Is Not the Same as Closeness (Morning Session)
Thu, Feb 12
|Online Event
Are we more connected—or more alone? Join Smart Families for a live parent talk on technology, real connection, Dunbar’s Number, and simple ways to strengthen your family relationships today.
Time & Location
Feb 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CST
Online Event
About the event
We’ve never been more connected—and yet many parents and kids feel lonelier than ever.
Join Smart Families for a live online talk exploring how technology has quietly reshaped the way we relate to one another, and what our brains actually need to feel safe, known, and connected. We’ll unpack why “having lots of friends” doesn’t always lead to closeness, how screens can stretch our social capacity past its limits, and what this means for kids’ emotional well-being.
When you RSVP for this event, keep your eyes peeled for the confirmation email. This email will contain a link to a short pre-event survey designed to prompt personal reflection on overconnection and digital relationships. Survey responses will help inform the discussion during the live talk and ground the conversation in real experiences.
Meeting ID: 268 463 205 411 86
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