Show Notes for Episode 27 

Our social media engagement adds value to our lives, at least that’s what it’s supposed to do. This episode explores some of the hidden aspects of social media that affect our experience and our children’s encounters.

Exercises: Ways to think about the ideas developed in the episode:

1) The episode reviews several ways screens capture our attention, including the power in the machines themselves and the ways advertisers and creators use bells, whistles, and notifications to keep us engaged.

         a) How do you combat these powerful pulls?

         b) How do you protect your children?

2) Calming and entertaining children are important human activities.

         a) How do you see your role?

         b) What roles do screens play in your house?

3) Childhood play is an important activity, one that evolves into the capacity to later enjoy our own lives. Screens, the episode suggests, negatively impacts childhood play.

         a) Does this make sense?

         b) How do you combat this effect?

4) Being able to listen to others, especially during uncomfortable times, allows us to make human connections.

         a) What do you think of this idea?

         b) How do you work at developing it?