Rochelle Schools To Host Parent Discussions On Childhood Mental Health

ROCHELLE – Rochelle schools will host two free community discussions in November to help parents understand challenges children face, including anxiety, depression, loneliness and the effects of screen time. The sessions, titled The Anxious Generation, will cover child and adolescent development, mental health, screen time and practical ways families can support healthier childhoods. Parents of high school students can attend Monday, Nov. 2, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Rochelle Township High School auditorium. Parents of preschool through fifth grade students can attend Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Tilton School.