Shimi Kang Knihy

Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang reveals essential habits for fostering a healthy relationship between children and digital technology, crucial for nurturing their potential. Research indicates alarming rises in stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and addiction among those raised in a tech-saturated environment. However, Dr. Kang argues that technology itself isn't solely to blame. Similar to how our diet impacts our health, the manner in which we engage with technology significantly affects our minds. This work distills advanced neuroscience to illustrate how different digital experiences can nurture developing brains or lead them down troubling paths during formative years. Readers will learn to identify signs of positive, neutral, and negative tech consumption, equipping them to help children, teens, and young adults achieve a balanced approach that fosters lasting success. Whether your toddler is captivated by your smartphone, your teen is glued to social media, or your 9-year-old faces cyberbullying, Dr. Kang offers guidance on steering children toward a constructive relationship with technology. This approach can enhance cognitive abilities, cultivate meaningful social connections, encourage creative exploration, and instill a sense of social responsibility and empowerment for years to come.