Prioritize Embodied, Synchronous Social Interactions
from The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
How to Apply This
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Carve out daily device-free time for real conversation. Institute regular meals or car rides with no device interruptions, focusing on eye contact and free conversation.
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Encourage collaborative group activities offline. Promote team sports, music, or group creative projects that naturally build synchrony and mutual trust.
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Discuss the value of nonverbal communication. Help your child notice body language, tone, and timing in interactions—skills impossible to refine on social platforms.
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