37: The Anxious Generation | Why Kids Are More Anxious Than Ever | Conversations for Couples Podcast
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In this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bullitt dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt—a powerful and eye-opening look at how the rise of smartphones, social media, and a decline in real-world play are fueling an epidemic of anxiety and depression in kids.
As a family therapist and a divorce lawyer with decades of experience—and as parents and grandparents—Julie and David bring personal stories, professional insight, and practical takeaways to help families navigate modern parenting.
They explore:
As a family therapist and a divorce lawyer with decades of experience—and as parents and grandparents—Julie and David bring personal stories, professional insight, and practical takeaways to help families navigate modern parenting.
They explore:
- The importance of free play for healthy brain development
- How overprotection in the real world and underprotection online is hurting kids
- Concrete steps to reduce anxiety and build resilience
- Why schools and parents should rethink kids and smartphones
If you're raising children, working with kids, or simply wondering what’s changed in the past decade, this is a must-listen.
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📖 Book discussed: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
🎧 Learn more at: www.afloodoflove.com
📲 Follow us on all platforms: @TheBullitts
📖 Book discussed: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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