The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast

Saving Childhood: Protecting Kids’ Mental Health in a Digital Age

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Dr. Mary and Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW (Social Worker) discuss how smartphones and social media affect kids' mental health, what the research shows, and why delaying phones can help.

They offer practical, nonjudgmental tips for parents and communities — from setting home boundaries and media literacy to school policies and advocacy — plus resources to get started.

Resources:

  • Book: "The Anxious Generation" by Dr. Jonathan Haidt
  • Unplugged Canada: https://unpluggedcanada.com/
  • Protect Young Eyes: https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
  • www.doucettetherapy.com
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    The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych PodcastBy Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald
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