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Podcast: Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Episode: Teens and Screens
Description:
Meaningful connection with others is what gives us an important network of support and sustenance throughout our lives; however, creating and maintaining this type of connection isn't always easy.
And these days it is easier than ever to avoid the work of connection by distracting ourselves with screens.
Access to the entire world in the palms of our hands has tremendous benefits, of course, but all too often we use technology as a way to escape our lives and relationships. As nice as it sounds to not face difficult realities head-on, when we avoid...