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

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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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