Jo Langford, beheroes.net, sits down with us today to answer the question: Is Tech-Addiction real?  Jo has a very insightful take on why "tech-addiction" is not a real addiction, ways that are similar to traditional addiction, and what is most likely causing the attraction to the technology.

We also showcase his new BeHeroes411 app available on the app store.  This app is a reference guide for teens dealing with everything from drugs, mental health issues to how to get out of a bad date.  It is one of the apps every kid should have on their phone as a resource.

A little bit about Jo Langford www.beheroes.net:

I am a dad, a Master's-level therapist, and a sex educator for tweens, teens, and parents in Seattle, Washington. For the last 20 years, I have worked in that intersection of adolescence, technology, and sexuality.  I speak internationally using information, education, and humor to help parents and professionals increase their knowledge and self-confidence as a proactive defense against the unfortunate consequences that sometimes accompany teen sexuality, screen behavior, and development.

I provide training for organizations and agencies as well as therapy to adolescents and families around a gambit of sexuality themes - with an emphasis on LGBT issues, Internet safety, digital citizenship, and comprehensive sex education.

I am the author of the Spare Me, "The Talk", series - guides to sex relationships and growing up for modern teens and their parents. My latest book, The Pride Guide, is an encompassing guide to sexual and social and development, safety, and health for queer youth and their families. This book is - proudly- the first puberty book written with queer (and specifically trans) youth in mind.

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