Disconnected

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 Disconnectedpsychotherapist 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.