Laura Hickman
2025 IAHE Parenting and Homeschool Conference Speaker
Laura Hickman
ScreenStrong
Laura Hickman is an ambassador with ScreenStrong. She is a homeschooling mom as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Laura became passionate about educating parents and families as she saw a strong parallel between increased screen use and a steep decline in emotional and physical health with her clients.
Workshops
Kids’ Brains & Screens Workshop
Struggling with screen conflicts in your home? This science-backed presentation provides the education families need to understand the science behind childhood screen addiction. You will learn about healthy brain development, the effect of video games and social media on teen brains, and the warning signs of screen overuse. Discover ScreenStrong’s proven pathway for making the counter cultural choice to move your children’s entertainment and social lives from the online world back to the in-person world.
Teen Track: ScreenStrong “You are More Than Your Screen”
This workshop is based on the ScreenStrong Student course. Students will learn the facts about basic brain science and how addictive technology like social media and video games affect a healthy brain. They will feel encouraged and excited to live life off the screen.