Fostering positive digital habits in teenagers is difficult, but important. Dr. Alex J. Packer is an educator, psychologist, and an award-winning author of 11 books, including Slaying Digital Dragons, and is happy to share tips on fostering positive digital habits. He holds degrees from Harvard and Boston College, and he’s an expert on adolescent development, addictive behaviors, and alternative education environments. Today, Alex joins Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor of SafeHome.org, to talk about how teens can live a mindful life when it comes to technology and screen time.
So join us as we discuss what it means to be a digitally responsible teen in the 21st century.
Time Stamps
0:00 - Rob Gabriele introduces Dr. Alex Packer
1:05 - Alex discusses helping children adopt positive digital habits
4:26 - Red flags and warning signs of the “digital darkside”
8:00 - Alex talks about how teens should lead a mindful, examined life online
10:49 - Does technology use look different in teens who live in other countries?
13:33 - Alex discusses “app-endectomies” for teens
16:12 - What a healthy relationship with screens looks like
18:57 - How parents can connect with Alex
19:20 - Signing off with SafeHome.org
For more information on child and family safety, as well as other helpful resources on digital security, be sure to check out our main website at www.safehome.org/.
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