In this very engaging conversation, Jonathan Haidt, Professor of Ethical Leadership at the Stern School in New York, discusses his latest book “The Anxious Generation” where he goes into the significant impact digital devices and social media have on the younger generation, particularly the broader implications of technology on children's development, mental health, and social interactions. Highlighting four foundational rules for healthier childhoods, Haidt emphasizes the urgent need for collective action among parents, schools, and governments to mitigate the adverse effects of a digital upbringing and restore a play-based, real-world childhood that fosters resilience and social competence.

Resources:

For starters, you’re going to love “The Anxious Generation” - https://www.anxiousgeneration.com

If you’re interested in taking action, we mentioned a few websites you can check out, namely: 

http://letgrow.org

http://anxiousgeneration.com

http://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk

http://delaysmartphones.org

Otherwise, if you’d like to connect, I post regularly on Instagram, with more thoughts and some Monday Top Tips - http://instagram.com/juliasamuelmbe/

And for more info, check out my website - https://juliasamuel.co.uk

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