In this episode Dr. Kevin Majeres offers his thoughts on two recent books: Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier. Both books seek to tackle major questions such as screens and socials, overprotective parenting, anxiety and depression, and the appropriate response to those conditions. Dr. Majeres optimistically offers helpful and poignant suggestions to parents fully aware seeking to mindfully raise mindful children.
Chapters
4:23 The Anxious Generation, introduction and analysis
10:39 Social media and social comparison
11:03 Proven connection between social media and anxiety, depression
15:10 Bonds formed online versus in person, the “rupture and repair” process
17:26 Primary impact on boys: video games, pornography, disengagement
22:02 Pessimism fueled by social media
24:43 Costs of screen time, impact on sleep
27:17 Screens and the left hemisphere of the brain
31:40 Children must be frustrated every day
35:31 Haidt’s anti-fragile model
40:40 Debate over the age for smart phones
44:20 Bad Therapy, introduction and analysis
51:31 Educative therapy approach
56:41 Discerning necessary therapy
1:00:19 Anxiety is adrenaline waiting to be invested
1:03:58 Maintaining optimism
Links:
Optimal Work, Dr. Majere's online platform with podcasts and courses
Optimal Work #180: How to Discipline Your Children While Deepening Your Bond with Them
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas Phelan
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Also on the Forum:
Technology in the Home by Michael Moynihan
From Anxiety to Adventure featuring Kevin Majeres
His Anxiety and Ours featuring Alex Berthé
Welcome to the Web featuring John Beatty
When Is Your Son Ready for a Smart Phone? featuring Alvaro de Vicente
Smart Phones: Why Wait When He’s “the Only One” featuring Joe Cardenas
On Freedom and Phones featuring Alvaro de Vicente
