Reconnecting Our Digitally Distracted Kids with Tom Kersting

Children's social and communication skills decrease as a result
of a lack of face-to-face involvement, making it difficult for
them to deal with everyday obstacles. In this episode, Tom
Kersting discusses how technology has grown so ingrained in our
lives that we may be losing sight of who we are.


Key takeaways to listen for


Simple strategies of managing digital devices 

Effects of technology on sleep 

Link between social media and mental health to adolescent

Understanding screen addiction disorder and its warning signs

Pros and cons of technology to children

Importance of downtime 

The power of social-emotional connection



Resources mentioned in this episode


Disconnected: How to Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids

Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful
Effects of Device Dependency



About Tom Kersting


Tom Kersting began his career as a School Counselor and Therapist
almost twenty years ago. Suddenly, in 2007, he noticed an
increase in students being diagnosed with anxiety, ADD, ADHD. Tom
was intrigued by how devices, social media, and the digital world
affected human behavior, particularly with children even back
then.


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Website: Tom Kersting


 


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