If you're a frequent listener, you know we say this a lot on the podcast: Social media and smart phones can be seriously harmful to kids. And it seems like the tide is finally turning! Recent news headlines have indicated that addictive social media may be on the way out. In this episode, Brett and Erin highlight the growing call to curbing kids' use of smart phones and social media in connection to the parenting habits outlined in Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious Generation. References Mentioned: The Anxious Generation - https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 LAUSD passes new cell phone policy- https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-18/lausd-board-approved-strict-cell-phone-ban Surgeon General urges warning labels for social media - https://abcnews.go.com/US/surgeon-general-calls-health-warnings-social-media-younger/story?id=110388862 NY Gov. signs bill limiting addictive social media for kids - https://www.fox5ny.com/news/hochul-signs-bill-would-limit-addictive-social-media-feeds-kids-ny MAVEN is donor-supported. DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/