By Michael Lynch
MATV Executive Director
And, here’s what’s new on MATV this week:
(You can view all of the following programs on our Video OnDemand page by clicking here.)
Modern parents are wrestling with how to to deal with the fact that kids are spending more and more time looking at screens and not interacting in real-life situations. The Milton High School Guidance Department recently hosted Jane Hardin as the first guest presenter in this school year’s PARENT speaker series, for a talk titled “Social-Emotional Learning in the Home.” Hear about the research on this important topic from an expert in the field, as well as get practical parenting advice. Tune in for the talk during the Monday Forum at 8 p.m. on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13).
This month on “Fuller Talks,” the panel weighs the cost-benefit of building a new youth center versus creatively using existing spaces, discusses the possibility of the town shifting its top financial officer position from one that it directly elected to one that is appointed by town officials, raises questions about aging infrastructure in light of the gas line explosions in Lawrence and surrounding towns, reports on an aquatic invasion by aggressive Canadian crabs, as well as looks at other topics. This program is currently airing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., all on the Public channel.
Dr. Bobbi Wegner, a clinical psychologist and columnist in the Milton Times, is the guest on a new episode of “Broad Appeal,” where she talks about her expertise in stress-reduction for parents, as well as the many outlets she pursues in her career such as clinical duties, speaking engagements, writing and more. There are lots of useful tips for those out there with kids, so take a look when this new episode airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. on the Public channel
Porches and verandas all around town were transformed into stages on a recent Saturday afternoon, as the Milton Porchfest saw families strolling through the streets and taking in the live music at many different locations. MATV cameras captured some of the action, and you can take a look yourself as some highlights from the Milton Porchfest 2018 are broadcast on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. on the Public channel.