Wednesday Webinar | What Are Parasocial Relationships?
02/25/2026 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CT
Admission
- Free
Description
Students today are forming connections with influencers, streamers, and online personalities, often without even realizing it. These one-sided bonds, known as parasocial relationships, are more than just harmless fan connections: they can profoundly impact students’ social development, self-esteem, and ability to form healthy real-world friendships. Understanding this phenomenon is critical for every educator in the classroom.
Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Media, to explore why parasocial relationships matter now more than ever. You’ll discover how these online dynamics shape kids’ social and emotional growth and leave with ready-to-use lessons, discussion prompts, and classroom activities that you can implement tomorrow to support healthy, balanced relationships.
Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.