In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with author Nir Eyal about the relationship between technology use and wellbeing among children, parenting in the age of social media, and the virtues of getting out of your kids’ way.

Show Notes

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

Common misconceptions about kids and technology use
Why screen time is a pointless metric
What’s really behind increased rates of suicide and depression among kids?
The mental health benefits of technology
Root vs proximate cause of technology overuse
Psychological nutrients
Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory
The importance of free play
The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gropnik
Variable reinforcement
Play Anything by Ian Bogost
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Why consistent family meals are so important
Implementation intentions and timeboxing

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