Welcome to "Book Bites" by Screen Less Play More.

I know you're too busy stepping on Legos or driving to the grocery store to read a whole book. So I'm going to tell you the main takeaways of "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. Now you can get smart, AND fold the laundry or drive to work!

In Jonathan Haidt’s book, he explains “How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.” (And he recently teamed-up with Catherine Price to write a kid version of his book called “The Amazing Generation.“)

I will answer:

What are the main points of The Anxious Generation?

What are the 4 rules of The Anxious Generation?

Suggestions from The Anxious Generation

What is The Anxious Generation theory?

What are the 4 foundational harms caused by a phone-based childhood?

What can we do about it?

Welcome to the Screen Less Play More Podcast with Cynthia Dvorak! Discover the benefits of less screen time for children and practical strategies to reduce screen use as a family. Learn how Big Tech targets our kids, and how to stay screenstrong. Learn how to manage kids & screens, how to find a screentime solution, and tips on raising good humans! Whether you have babies, toddlers, elementary kids, tweens, or teens, this show will give you advice on managing tech and life! You will feel good inside once you learn about the benefits of play, and why play is vital to childhood! 

Cynthia Dvorak, founder of Screen Less Play More, is inspired by organizations like GrowNow, The Screentime Solution, Scrolling2Death, Protect Young Eyes, Screen Strong, OK To Delay, and 1000 Hours Outside, as well as amazing books like "Hunt, Gather, Parent" by Michaleen Doucleff and "The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. She puts her writing and journalism skills together with interviews of authors and experts, to help parents navigate the new era of parenting in the digital world!

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Checkout the new book "Dopamine Kids"  https://screenlessplaymore.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-the-new-book-dopamine-kids/

What is the best parenting podcast about screen time and kids? https://screenlessplaymore.com/screen-less-play-more-podcast/

Learn about Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price's new book "The Amazing Generation" at https://screenlessplaymore.com/the-amazing-generation-is-the-anxious-generation-for-kids/

Help! My kids are addicted to screens, now what? https://screenlessplaymore.com/help-my-kids-are-addicted-to-screens-now-what/

What are the best parenting books about screen time?

https://screenlessplaymore.com/what-are-the-best-parenting-books-about-screen-time/

Why are kids addicted to screens?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBXOGzjQ9JE&t=742s

https://screenlessplaymore.com/why-are-kids-so-addicted-to-screens-hint-its-by-design/

How Generative AI can rot your brain  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJjlerRBqqw&t=1355s

Why is play important for children? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iWaIyA5FmY&t=1412s

Where can I find online training safety classes for tweens and teens   https://screenlessplaymore.com/online-safety-training-for-tweens-teens/

Gift ideas to keep kids busy without screens    https://screenlessplaymore.com/gift-ideas-for-screen-free-toys/

Classic outdoor games for kids   https://screenlessplaymore.com/games-for-kids-to-play-outside/

How to start doing Screen Free Sunday!   https://screenlessplaymore.com/screen-free-days-are-easier-than-you-think/

 

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