Podcast appearances and mentions of catherine steiner adair

A new Florida law lets teachers prohibit students from using phones in class. How do phones alter a student's ability to focus, stay on task, absorb new information and exercise self-control? Jeff Solochek, Catherine Steiner-Adair and Michael Horn join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Clinical psychologist, researcher and bestselling author Catherine Steiner-Adair joins Sarah to talk about raising kids in a digital world. Realistic solutions to modern problems, like how to ensure technology is a tool instead of an addiction and how to make sure kids are tech-savvy but also learning humanity, empathy and emotional intelligence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychologist, researcher and bestselling author Catherine Steiner-Adair joins Sarah to talk about raising kids in a digital world. Realistic solutions to modern problems, like how to ensure technology is a tool instead of an addiction and how to make sure kids are tech-savvy but also learning humanity, empathy and emotional intelligence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Un café con Catherine Steiner-Adair) sobre su libro "The Big Disconnect" y las relaciones familiares en la era digital. Platicamos sobre por qué los smartphones son tan adictivos, el efecto emocional en los niños de la desconexión y poner horarios y zonas libres de internet.

"Being posted when you didn't give permission to be posted is really uncomfortable, and yet it is a reminder that there could be a camera on you at any time.” (Maddie, North Carolina, USA) Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, WhatsApp. We know these apps because we--and our daughters-- use these apps. Girls growing up today have no “before.” Social media has always been a part of their lives as they are the second generation to come of age with smartphones in hand. Knowing that it is nearly impossible to restrict access to social media apps, parents and schools are becoming intentional about proactively addressing the topic, using new apps, educational programming and emerging research to help girls negotiate this powerful and potentially treacherous force. In this episode, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls schools, will speak with Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair, a clinical psychologist, author and practitioner who has committed herself for over a decade to minimize the substantial social media risks for teenagers. Author of The Big Disconnect, Dr Steiner-Adair cares deeply about ensuring children have what she calls “the tools of our humanity”--empathy, ethics and social-emotional intelligence--even as she understands that their ability to master technology will play a crucial role in their success as adults. Her wisdom comes from her extensive research and her conversations with hundreds of girls. This podcast is created to launch what must be an ongoing conversation on a critical topic that is front and centre in the lives of girls: managing the energy girls devote to a growing number of social media apps purporting to offer value to their lives. Schools and parents are necessary partners in this work, as the boundaries between school and home are blurred in this terrain. You will find useful advice and wisdom as you help girls become responsible citizens online. National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair's website · Chatham Hall's website · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Transcript.pdf — PDF (136.4 KB)

"Being posted when you didn't give permission to be posted is really uncomfortable, and yet it is a reminder that there could be a camera on you at any time.” (Maddie, North Carolina, USA) Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, WhatsApp. We know these apps because we--and our daughters-- use these apps. Girls growing up today have no “before.” Social media has always been a part of their lives as they are the second generation to come of age with smartphones in hand. Knowing that it is nearly impossible to restrict access to social media apps, parents and schools are becoming intentional about proactively addressing the topic, using new apps, educational programming and emerging research to help girls negotiate this powerful and potentially treacherous force. In this episode, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls schools, will speak with Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair, a clinical psychologist, author and practitioner who has committed herself for over a decade to minimize the substantial social media risks for teenagers. Author of The Big Disconnect, Dr Steiner-Adair cares deeply about ensuring children have what she calls “the tools of our humanity”--empathy, ethics and social-emotional intelligence--even as she understands that their ability to master technology will play a crucial role in their success as adults. Her wisdom comes from her extensive research and her conversations with hundreds of girls. This podcast is created to launch what must be an ongoing conversation on a critical topic that is front and centre in the lives of girls: managing the energy girls devote to a growing number of social media apps purporting to offer value to their lives. Schools and parents are necessary partners in this work, as the boundaries between school and home are blurred in this terrain. You will find useful advice and wisdom as you help girls become responsible citizens online. National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair's website · Chatham Hall's website · Transcript.pdf — PDF (136.4 KB)

The endless Instagram scroll; we know it's impacting our lives but what do we really know about how it's impacting kids? The Wall Street Journal recently reported that researchers inside Instagram know that their app is making teenage girls feel worse about themselves. This hour, we talk about the real implications of social media use among adolescents and how influencers are affecting their self esteem. We hear from Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair, a psychologist and author of “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.” How's your relationship with Instagram? What about your child's? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Bianca Brooks - media personality and New York Times feature writer Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair - clinical and consulting psychologist and author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The endless Instagram scroll; we know it's impacting our lives but what do we really know about how it's impacting kids? The Wall Street Journal recently reported that researchers inside Instagram know that their app is making teenage girls feel worse about themselves. This hour, we talk about the real implications of social media use among adolescents and how influencers are affecting their self esteem. We hear from Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair, a psychologist and author of “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.” How's your relationship with Instagram? What about your child's? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Bianca Brooks - media personality and New York Times feature writer Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair - clinical and consulting psychologist and author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World-renowned clinical psychologist and expert in adolescent youth, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair joins Learning Courage's Jamie Forbes and Amy Wheeler to discuss the importance of creating and maintaining safe spaces for students where they can feel comfortable discussing topics related to sexuality and identity  

World-renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair joins Learning Courage's Jamie Forbes and Amy Wheeler to discuss how the global pandemic impacted both mental health and dependence on technology among K-12 students. Dr. Steiner-Adair provides insight and specific suggestions for school leaders and teachers for how to support students as they return to school this fall. For more information on the items discussed in this episode or to learn more about our guest, check out the links below: - Catherine Steiner Adair -   https://www.csadair.com/ - Naomi Osaka Time Magazine Article - https://time.com/6077128/naomi-osaka-essay-tokyo-olympics/- Authentic Connections - https://www.authconn.com/- John Palfrey - Born Digital - https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/john-palfrey/born-digital/9780465053926/ or MacArthur Foundation Bio macfound.org/about/people/president

The nation's leading experts on wireless radiation and human health impacts participate in a live press conference prior to their panel at the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Featuring Dr. Devra Davis, Dr. Hugh Taylor, Dr. Martha Herbert and Dr.Catherine Steiner-Adair. Learn more at ehtrust.org and sign up for our newsletter: https://ehtrust.org/publications/newsletters/ Read the research on EMFs and health here: https://ehtrust.org/science/top-experimental-epidemiological-studies/ Get the facts about 5G here: https://ehtrust.org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/5g-internet-everything/20-quick-facts-what-you-need-to-know-about-5g-wireless-and-small-cells/

Parenting Pep Talks are our shorter (generally around the 20 minute mark)  discussions for Parents! Our aim is give you an inspirational download and encouragement right in the middle of the busy season of parenting. Today as we discuss technology and  how screens effect our brains and nervous system.  We look at setting screen time limits, encouraging awareness, boundaries, and connection to help our families foster healthy relationships when technology is so much a part of our world today.We would love to hear from you on what has worked in your home! How do you set healthy boundaries. Find this post on our fb group and leave a comment on what works for your family.Additional Book Resources on this topic:A Four Week Plan to Reset Your Child's Brain by Victoria L. Dunckley MDThe Big Disconnect : Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by Catherine Steiner-Adair and Teresa H. BarkerCredits:https://newportchurch.nethttps://doveusa.orghttps://dcfi.orgIntro/Exit Music Source Credit: https://www.bensound.com 

Heutzutage gibt es wenige junge Menschen, die nicht auf den sozialen Medien aktiv sind. Egal, welches Geschlecht, Alter und Hautfarbe - alle teilen Fotos, Videos und Gedanken und hoffen, im Gegenzug ein “Gefällt mir” von Freund:innen und, nicht selten, von wildfremden Menschen zu ergattern. Das Wettrennen um die sogenannten Likes kann für viele junge Menschen real sein. Integrierte Filter auf sozialen Medien wie TikTok oder Instagram und kostenlose Bildbearbeitungs-Apps machen es uns einfach, sich jederzeit in beliebige Versionen unserer Selbst zu verwandeln.Für die meisten sind diese neuen Tools eine harmlose Spielerei. Aber nicht für alle. Immer mehr Menschen, vor allem junge Frauen, wünschen sich, offline so auszusehen wie online. Denn die bearbeiteten Bilder in den sozialen Medien verändern weltweit, wie wir Schönheit wahrnehmen, das schreiben Dermatologinnen der Boston University in ihrer Studie «Selfies – Living in the Era of Filtered Photographs». Nicht selten würden gefilterte und retouchierte Bilder immer öfter als Vorlage für Schönheits-OPs herangezogen werden.Zu Gast in dieser Sendung ist Maria Popov, Redaktionsleiterin von „Auf Klo“, dem feministischen Talkformat auf YouTube von funk. Links und HintergründeStudienreihe zum Thema „Weibliche Selbstinszenierung in den Neuen Medien”, präsentiert von der MaLisa-StiftungZur Aussage „Nach neun Minuten in den Feeds von anderen erhöht sich das Stresslevel”: s. Reshma Saujani: „Mutig, nicht perfekt”, S. 64. Die Autorin zitiert dort Catherine Steiner-Adair.Din A4/Paper Waist ChallengeThigh Gap ChallengeVice: „how tiktok is changing beauty standards for gen z“ (Englisch)YouTube: „How TikTok Makes You Feel Ugly | An analysis” von Salem Tovar (Englisch)YouTube: “The Unrealistic Toxic Beauty Standard Is Deadly” von Ibrahim Kamit (Englisch)Sham empfiehlt, sich mehr dafür zu sensibilisieren, dass Fotos und Videos digital bearbeitet werden. subbreddit Instagramreality oder Blogs wie Celebface sind ein guter Startpunkt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair talks about the impact technology has had on our society, our kids and our relationships, and how we can make things better. For this and other Green Street shows, visit our website www.GreenStreetRadio.com or follow us on Spotify.

Author of the Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, Catherine Steiner-Adair talks with Pete just before her visit with students and faculty at LFCDS, and her presentation as part of our Speaker Series. 

ep-145-the-big-disconnect ( http://radiomd.com/media/k2/items/cache/24b627791bbc3d428c55dab8f00f0ad1_Generic.jpg ) Get tips on how and when to integrate technology into your child's life.Technology is a necessary part of our everyday lives, but for children, it can be harmful if it’s not monitored closely. Middle school and high school students have the opportunity to use cell phones and social media for bullying, exploring areas of the internet where they shouldn’t be allowed, and posting photos and comments that might come back to embarrass them down the road. Clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair shares helpful tips for parents on how to introduce and monitor technology in their children’s lives. She promotes the "Wait til 8" rule, for when kids should be allowed to have a smart phone and how to make sure they don’t feel socially isolated until they get one. She explains how parents can make sure their kids don’t abuse technology and what responsibilities fall on the parents versus the teachers. She also shares helpful tips on how to set up safe filters and how parents can educate themselves on which apps are safe for children of various ages. Listen as Dr. Steiner-Adair joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to parent in the age of pervasive technology.

Love them or hate them, screens are here to stay. But when it comes to our kids, how much screen time is too much? How do we know? What do the experts say? Are all children the same?     There’s no doubt. Screen time is a hot topic. While many schools are handing out free laptops, parents worry that kids are missing out on all the benefits of analog learning and outdoor play. Are we being over-protective? Or is there legitimate cause for concern?    Realistically, the answer is both YES and NO.    We need to stop thinking about screen time as “good” or “bad” and start thinking about our family time in terms of priorities. Remember the jar analogy? If we try to shove a bunch of big rocks, small stones and sand into a jar all at once, it won’t work. Instead, we need to identify the big rocks, put them in place first, and then fit the small stuff in around them. It’s the same way with our time.    What are the “big rocks” in your family? Sleep? Exercise? Work? Together time? We need to ask ourselves: Is screen time taking up too much space and replacing some of these big rocks in our family jar? Or is screen time just part of the sand, filling up the cracks around our most important priorities? This is the key to establishing healthy screen time habits in our homes.    Today we will be discussing: 1. The impact of screens on children and families 2. The links between screen time and pornography  3. Screen time solutions we like    I. SCREEN TIME AND THE FAMILY  -We’re not against screens; we’re for smart screen use and pro-human connection -American Academy of Pediatrics & World Health Org recommendations: -Infants under 1 yr/18 mo): no screens -Ages 2 to 5: max 1 hour of high-quality programming -Ages 6+: consistent limits (shouldn’t replace sleep, physical activity and other healthy behaviors)  -The upcoming generation, deemed the Glass Generation, is losing various skills because they are using screens rather than interacting in real life. Here are some examples:   -Painting in real life vs. “painting” on a tablet: Screens actually do not develop fine motor, sensory, and interpersonal skills in the same way.  -Playing dress-up in real life vs. digital avatars on a device: Digital dress-up is not the same as walking in heels, putting on clothes that are too big for you, talking with accents, and the pretend play the results from dressing like an imaginary character.  -Talking vs. Texting: With text, we lose the subtleties of communication, like body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and vocal inflections. -An embarrassing photo captured by Melody’s toddler reveals the reality of a child growing up in the digital age: Mom on her laptop, toddler taking pictures with the iPhone, and a messy room where a child is entertaining himself while mom is busy. We are not too big to admit this is our reality too! And we know it’s not this way all the time. But we need to be aware of it. Let’s be sure to unplug and enjoy our kids!  -Sociological effect vs psychological effect — The Big Disconnect by Catherine Steiner Adair -“… Nothing can match the power of our attention and our capacity to connect in affirming, loving, nourishing ways. Screens and tech cannot match it, but they can replace it—if we let it happen.”  -Guidelines above focus on the formative years. Let’s consider what applies to tweens and teens.  During these years, it’s more subjective. Are your teens mastering technology or becoming a slave to their phones/screens? Sleep! This is a BIG DEAL for teens. Don’t let screens replace sleep! (More in solutions.)  -“‘We’re in the wild, wild, west era of the world wide web.’ This generation will lead us through it, help us become more settled and civilized in it.”   II. SCREEN TIME AND PORNOGRAPHY -Simple math: More time on screens = more chance of exposure to inappropriate content -Too much time on screens sets us up for sex on screens -Screens in the middle of the night = risky behavior (nudes) -The Cardboard Butterfly Study: Porn is created to be more tantalizing and addictive than real people. The problem is, we can’t create real connections and healthy bonds with pixels and computers. -Pornography has to be part of the conversation from Day 1. Get Off the Fence, and talk to your kids!  -What are we NOT doing/learning if we’re absorbed in our screens: Human Interaction, body language, listening skills. These skills are essential to thrive and should be mastered in adolescence.  Communication via screens can make this task more challenging.   Relationships are happening online … Do love and trust truly exist online?    III. SCREEN TIME SOLUTIONS    Replace Unhealthy Habits -Are you and your kids using tech like a big kid/adult pacifier? Is a screen your first choice to help you unwind when you’re stressed, to soothe you when you are angry or frustrated, or to entertain you when you’re bored?  -Try to be purposeful about your screen time. Use it as a tool, rather than a coping mechanism. Don’t become a slave to your screens. Try to utilize them for practical needs--not psychological ones.  -Identify patterns in your day where you turn to screens to fill a psychological need and try to replace those habits with healthier ones. For instance, if you usually go straight to your phone or TV to unwind after work or school, breaking that habit. Postpone your need for a screen for 20 minutes or so. Have a snack, read a book, take a walk, or talk to a family member about your day. Take control of your schedule. Don’t let your cravings for your tech take control of you! -Try to create some times or spaces in your home where devices are off limits. (Have you seen this PSA from #DeviceFreeDinner starring Will Ferrell?) -Get the screens out of the bedroom: video games, phones (This is not an attack on them or a punishment-- it’s protection)   Put People First -Remember to put your priorities in order, and put people first: “People, Passions, Purpose” -This is not just a kid issue.  -When your kids get home, acknowledge them, try to make eye contact or shout hello   Create a Screen Time Plan with Your Family -Have a family meeting to set boundaries regarding screen time. Meet with your family regularly to keep your guidelines up to date, and to follow up with each other. (This might be monthly or quarterly for some families, or every six months for others--whatever works for you!)  -Write down your goals and guidelines. Do an online search and you will find several templates to create a plan or contract. (See link list below.) -Here are some tips to consider as you meet together to create your family plan: -Don’t just focus on rules and regulations. This is not a smack down--it’s a team effort. Focus on the positive, and have fun together! -In Melody’s family, they begin the process by listing fun things they like to do as a family--both on and off screens -INVOLVE THE KIDS! We can’t stress this enough!    Challenge: Identify one unhealthy pattern in your family regarding screen time and replace it with a healthy one.   Links from this Episode: Family Media Plan (American Academy of Pediatrics) Family Media Standard (Fight the New Drug) Petra’s Power to See by Educate and Empower Kids (book - Family Media Plan included) GKIS Connected Family Screen Agreement (Get Kids Internet Safe) Family Technology Plan (Better Screen Time)  Screen Time in the Mean Time: A Parenting Guide to Get Kids and Teens Internet Safe by Dr. Tracy Bennett (book) The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age  by Catherine Steiner Adair (book)

We always figured “tween” was a catch-all marketing term for stuff with glitter on it. But since today’s kids are going through puberty earlier than ever, the years between 9 and 12 can be plenty rocky. And then sometimes stuffed animals still. It’s a mix. Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, says it’s important that we parents not take our tweens’ sudden withdrawal as rejection: All too often parents personalize some of the distance that occurs and misinterpret it as a willful refusal or maybe oppositional behavior. In other words: sometimes tweens ask for love in the tweeniest of ways. In this episode, we discuss: how the way 9-11 year olds think actually changes from when they were younger the importance of establishing a new-ish relationship with what Juliann Garey calls an “updated version of your kid” how to read between the “get away from me Mom” lines and why Margaret says parenting is like building a boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, school consultant & author of the award-winning book, "The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood & Family Relationships in the Digital Age", where she examines ways in which the wonders of technology & media also change how children learn & grow to show parents & educators how to reap the benefits of tech while reducing the risks it poses at every stage of child development.Through the past 30 years, Dr. Steiner-Adair has presented keynotes, workshops & trainings at more than 500 hundred schools & professional conferences throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East & Asia. She's also appeared on ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, PBS, Al Jazeera & Fox News, while also being heard on NPR affiliates around the country & quoted in newspapers & magazines including the New York Times, WSJ, Washington Post, Huffington Post & Time. Dr. Steiner-Adair has a private practice in Chestnut Hill, MA, where she works with children, adults, couples & families. She is a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School & an Associate Psychologist at McLean Hospital.Find more info on Dr. Catherine Steiner Adair at http://catherinesteineradair.com/about-2/.On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.Follow us on:Twitter.com/TechForMindfulFacebook.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessSubscribe to the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast via:iTunes: apple.co/2opAqpnStitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/robert-p…-for-mindfulnessSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/technologyformindfulnessTuneIn: tunein.com/radio/Technology-Fo…indfulness-p963257/YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCadmsqRjuiilNT5bwHFHDfQRSS: feeds.feedburner.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessMusic courtesy of Tobu - Colors [NCS Release]youtu.be/MEJCwccKWG0www.7obu.com@7obuwww.facebook.com/tobuofficialwww.twitter.com/tobuofficialwww.youtube.com/tobuofficial See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Steiner-Adair wants to ameliorate the negative effects of social media and technology on family life. She is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, which examines the ways technology and media change how children learn and grow. Catherine educates parents about how to balance the benefits of technology while reducing the risks they pose. She has identified numerous ways to help parents navigate the digital age with their children. Stew and Catherine talk about the impact of technology on kids and the boundaries between work and family life. Catherine has seen in her research and counseling that parents are ignoring their children and focusing instead on their smartphones and that children have diminishing levels of self-regulation and capacity for deep play. She talks about what parents can do to to enjoy the benefits while reducing the negative impact of digital devices. Listen and learn some things about how to live in harmony with technology. Show Notes (times when new topics start) 2:58 Catherine’s history with technology addiction. Her research began in her own home with her son’s addiction to gaming. She was inspired to conduct a global survey and found surprisingly similar trends among kids across age groups. 9:38 Creating technology-free time. Kids need parental attention, and technology can get in the way of this. 13:28 The consequences of technology on kids. Unchecked technology usage causes kids to be less likely to develop normal capacity for focus, attention, and deep thinking. 17:15 Technology’s place in the home. Catherine provides a set of questions for parents to consider when evaluating technology’s place in the home. Parents should set the example for technology usage for kids. She suggests actions you can take to create better relationships between your family and the digital world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Sheila Jenkins is a pediatric neurologist at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco. She has broad expertise in neurological conditions affecting children, with specific interest in the diagnosis and management of developmental delay, epilepsy and seizures, headaches, concussions, and movement disorders. Dr. Jenkins is passionate about helping families to understand the root cause of their child’s condition and working together with them to find the best solution to help them improve. While traditional therapies may be pharmacologic, she is also a strong advocate of non-pharmacologic approaches wherever applicable. She has seen a shift in her practice through the last 16 years, with increasing numbers of conditions that are exacerbated by excess stress and decreased self care. Dr. Jenkins grew up as a military brat, traveling with her family in Asia before ultimately settling in her home state of MS. She received her MD at the University of South Alabama and completed Residency in Pediatrics, followed by a Residency and Fellowship in Neurology and Child Neurology at UCSF. Dr. Jenkins and her husband co-founded the Roatan Volunteer Pediatric Clinic in Roatan, Honduras, which has provided care for 30,000+ patients to date through the work of 250+ volunteers. She has also served for 14 years on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Global Healing, working to help improve access to high quality healthcare in developing countries worldwide. Dr. Jenkins cared for patients at Children's Hospital Oakland and California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco prior to taking her current position at UCSF. She currently sees patients in UCSF's multi-specialty outreach clinics in Pleasanton and Fremont. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The difficulty teens have managing technology, self-regulation, and dealing with increased expectations in academics and competitive sports How much sleep teens really need Why teens need time away from screens, especially before bed Why increasing homework is an unfortunate shift in the education system Why focusing on a single sport isn’t the best thing to do Why parents aren't great at providing the boundaries their children need The types of patients that Sheila is focusing on right now What teens should be doing to deal with personal stress What parents need to be paying attention to in their teens’ lives Why it’s so important for teens to get outside more Recommended books, films, and apps Resources: Raising Resilient Teens: A practical guide to preparing your kids for life and work in the real world” by Lisa Allanson & Lisa McDonough: www.teenhackz.com “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age” by Catherine Steiner-Adair: www.catherinesteineradair.com “Raising a Self-Reliant Child in a Self-Indulgent World” by H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelson: www.amazon.com/Raising-Self-Reliant-Children-Self-Indulgent-World/dp/0761511288

Many adults bemoan the extent to which electronic communication has replaced face-to-face interactions for kids today. But what would children say about the impact of technology on their relationships, including their relationships with parents? Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, a clinical psychologist and instructor at Harvard Medical School, interviewed 1000 children (ages 4 – 18), 500 parents and 500 teachers for her new book. Her surprising and important findings challenge us to reflect on how to harness the positive power of technology and protect our children and ourselves from the harmful effects technology can have on our family relationships. Whatever the age of your children, you will want to listen to this Mom Enough show!   How do you think technology has helped and/or harmed your family relationships? What are your family rules or practices about using smartphones, tablets and computers? Based on what you heard in this Mom Enough discussion, what might you do differently?

We chat with the author of The Big Disconnect, Catherine Steiner-Adair, about ways technology is making us sadder and lonelier and how it is disconnecting parents and children. Then we discuss the place of Thanksgiving in the Christian life.

Lori recently made the decision to allow her eleven year old to have a smart phone, which has her thinking about kids, family and screen time. To dig into this topic, Lori speaks to Catherine Steiner-Adair author "The Big Disconnect," and Janell Burley Hofmann author of "iRules."

If you’re a parent living in the 21st century, chances are you have occasionally used digital technology for back-up when your patience is wearing thin, either to escape into your own work or social network, or to distract the kids with virtual entertainment. (If you haven’t, well, the rest of us bow down to you in awe and admiration.) But what is the impact when parents and their kids turn to texting or video games or other electronic distractions, rather than turning to each other? According to Catherine Steiner-Adair, these habits pose a serious threat to families, friendships, and even childhood as we know it. Steiner-Adair is a clinical psychologist and school consultant, and she draws on conversations with more than... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, we are joined by Brian Martin, founder of the Children of Domestic Violence Foundation. Spotlight on Moms features Emelia Cellura of HalfCrazyMama.com. Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, clinical psychologist and author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age talks about teaching smart kids to outsmart unhealthy online culture. Joy Kosak, co-founder of Pumping Essentials, talks obtaining breastfeeding support and breast pumps, cost and hassle-free. Fertility expert and Associate Professor of OB Gyn & Reproductive Endocrinology, Dr. Lynn Westphal, discusses infertility.