Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

Children and Technology: 3 Things Parents Need To Know - Nir And Far

Apr 8, 2024

10:26

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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Nir Eyal discuss managing kids' tech use, limiting screen time, delaying social media access, navigating social media dangers, promoting free play for children's well-being.

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Avoid digital devices in bedrooms for better sleep quality.

Delay social media access to protect children from mental health issues.

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Importance of Sleep and Digital Devices

It's crucial for kids to get enough sleep for their health and academic success. Digital devices like smartphones can disrupt sleep with notifications and usage in bed. To promote better sleep habits, children should keep potentially sleep-interrupting devices out of their bedrooms and establish a fixed time for device-free activities before bedtime.

Introduction

2min

Debate on Technology Effects and Parenting Approaches

3min

Navigating Social Media Dangers and Delaying Access for Children

2min

Balancing Free Play and Screen Time for Children's Well-being

3min

Nir’s Note: This article is a collaboration between Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business, and me. He researches moral and political psychology and business ethics. He has delivered four TED Talks and written two best-selling books. We’ve been friends for years, and our daughters often played together when I lived in New York City.

You can read the NirAndFar blog post on: Children and Technology: 3 Things Parents Need To Know https://www.nirandfar.com/children-and-technology/

Nir And Far, a podcast about business, behaviour and the brain by Nir Eyal. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave an iTunes review. It will greatly help new listeners discover the show. Please visit my website Nir and Far for other info about my writing, books and teaching: http://www.nirandfar.com/

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