The Matt Townsend Show

The Psychology of Baby Names, Kids & Digital Media

08.28.2018 - By BYUradioPlay

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The Psychology of Baby Names (15:49)

Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D., is currently a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of over 160 refereed articles and book chapters and 16 books. Dr. Whitbourne explains the impact a name can have on a person's life and different factors to keep in mind when choosing a name for a child.

 

How should we teach our kids to use digital media? (57:13)

Dr. Jenny Radesky is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan. She earned her MD at Harvard Medical School. She is a developmental behavioral pediatrician focused on low-income urban patient populations. Mobile devices have made our lives incredibly convenient. With a single click you can find out where your kids are, order groceries, or check next week’s weather. But with that convenience comes the danger of losing a sense of reality. That danger is extended to children, so how do you make wise decisions on how your children use digital devices? Dr. Jenny Radesky explains.

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