Episode Details

This week I talk to Rachel Canfield and Dani Kaplan, two of the founders of the “Jewish Parent Book Club,” created to discuss the book “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. We talk about where their interest in this idea started from, some of the challenges they see of raising young children in the smartphone and social media era, and finding threads of Jewish wisdom in the discussions, on this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast.

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt - The inspiring book behind the movement to delay smartphone and social media use and let kids be kids a little longer.

• Let Grow - Resources advocating for school and neighborhood play and independence. Step-by-step guides helping parents allow managed risk and physical free play.
• Wait Until 8th - The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. This site also has smartphone alternatives and digital training for parents and kids.

• Tin Can - Landlines are coming back! A Wi-Fi-enabled landline with approved contacts only, emergency services calling, and scheduled calling hours.
• MN Unplugged - A local initiative supporting more intentional tech use in schools.

• The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price - A graphic novel written to empower tweens and teens to stand up for themselves by choosing a life not dominated by screens and social media.

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