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72. Screen Time, Social Media, and the Mental Health of Our Teens
In this episode, Dave shares his own experience as a parent navigating screen time with his kids, from raising his now-adult children to parenting teens today, and why the struggle has only gotten harder despite more parenting experience. He dives into Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation and the research behind the sharp rise in teen anxiety, depression, and suicide since smartphones and social media went mainstream.Topics covered:Dave's personal experience parenting kids through the shift from TV time to constant connectivityResearch on the rise in teen depression, anxiety, and…
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