In this episode my colleague, Dr Alina Olteanu of Whole Child Texas, and I, are being interviewed by Erin Kerry of Sparking Wholeness. Dr Olteanu and I pride ourselves in being a unique integrative team treating children's spirits, bodies and brains.
Key topics:
- Rising anxiety epidemic in kids
- Common viruses in kids - are they still alive and well even though we’re taking more precautions?
- Effects of excessive screen time on stress hormones and the brain
- What screen time does to dopamine and the prefrontal cortex
- Long term health effects of screen addiction and potential for other future addictions
- The antidote to screen time
- Importance of nature and movement
- How the science of Interpersonal Neurobiology plays a role in how our families handle stress
- How to add meditation into your life to counteract stress
