Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
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Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
Guest: Mike Ulring, Director of Building Leadership From pre-game scrolling to late-night gaming, screen time can drain athletes before they even step on the field. Mike Ulring shares how digital distractions can affect physical performance, focus, and mental health — and why building better tech habits can give athletes a competitive edge. Topics covered: How pre-game screen use impacts focus and muscle readiness The pressure athletes feel to maintain a perfect online image Ways to balance...
Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World
Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
