There's no denying the clear connection between overuse of
devices--smartphones, computers, and video games--and the growing mental
health crisis, especially in our children. Too much screen time has a
real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-esteem, emotional
development, and social skills. We aren't controlling our devices
anymore--they're controlling us.
In Disconnected, psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting
offers a comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our
children grow up, behave, learn, and connect with their families and
friends. Based on the latest studies on the connection between screen
time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on acquired
ADHD and anxiety, Disconnected presents a better way to move forward.
Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries
and engaging in concentration and mindfulness exercises.
If you want to reclaim your family and reconnect with your kids, this
hard-hitting yet hopeful book is the place to start.