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

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Disconnected: How to Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids
• Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency

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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