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Developing a Screen Plan for Your Family

Connected Families Podcast

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The Impact of Social Media on the Brain

Half of all two to four year olds in America have their own tablet or smartphone. The body thinks, oh, this is a stressful situation. We got to protect this kid and all the blood flows to the heart and the lungs keeping that child alive while they slay their dragons on social media. And as a result, our children are growing up with this very weak prefrontal cortex. That part isn't developed because it's not getting enough blood flow."

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