Prioritize Embodied, Synchronous Social Interactions

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.

Encourage collaborative group activities offline. Promote team sports, music, or group creative projects that naturally build synchrony and mutual trust.

Discuss the value of nonverbal communication. Help your child notice body language, tone, and timing in interactions—skills impossible to refine on social platforms.