Digital Detox: How to help kids disconnect from their screens and engage with the real world
with Victoria Dunckley
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Digital Detox: How to help kids disconnect from their screens and engage with the real world
Is your teen CONSTANTLY glued to their smartphone? With the number of hours teens spend in front of screens constantly on the rise – many upwards of 9 hours daily – parents are beginning to wonder about the impact that technology is having on teens’ brains, how that may be impacting their ability to reach their goals in school, and how in might interfere with their college applications.
Victoria L. Dunckley, M.D., is an award-winning integrative child and adolescent psychiatrist and author. She is a nationally recognized expert on the impact of screen-time on brain health and development, and is a leading voice regarding screen-time’s influence on psychiatric disorders, addiction, and the overuse of medication in children. Recently named one of “America’s Top Psychiatrists,” Dr. Dunckley has been featured on NPR, Fox News, Good Morning America, Psychology Today and more. She is the author of the groundbreaking book, Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen Time Join us for this informative interview, where we will answer important questions about the effect of screen time on teens’ brains, including…
- The effect that being constantly connected is having on teens’ brains
- Why extended screen time can play a negative role in a kids’ organization skills, motivation, and managing their impulses
- The difference between active and passive screen time, and which one is more important to avoid
- How to know when teens’ enjoyment of being online is crossing the line into an addiction to screen timeThe current guidelines for how much time teens should be spending in front of screens (the answer may surprise you!) and practical tips on how to cut down on this time without driving you (or your teen) crazy.
About Your Speaker
Victoria Dunckley
Victoria Dunckley is an award-winning integrative child and adolescent psychiatrist and author. She is a nationally recognized expert on the impact of screen-time on brain health and development, and is a leading voice regarding screen-time’s influence on psychiatric disorders, addiction, and the overuse of medication in children. Recently named one of “America’s Top Psychiatrists,” Dr. Dunckley has been featured on NPR, Fox News, Good Morning America, Psychology Today and more. She is the author of the groundbreaking book, Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen Time.
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