Thu, Apr 17 6:00pm-7:30pm
Duniway Elementary - Library
1 day before
Hi Duniway Community!
I'd love to invite you to join other parents and teachers/staff in a small-group discussion about Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation on April 17th from 6-730 pm in the Duniway Library. It's a thought-provoking book that "investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults and lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness..."
RSVP for the Duniway Community Read is required. Reading the book is not required to attend - you can learn more about these topics in the following ways: Hidden Brain Podcast, NPR article, Good Inside with Dr. Becky
“This is a crucial read for parents of children of elementary school age and beyond, who face the rapidly changing landscape of childhood. Haidt lays out problems but also solutions for making a better digital life with kids.” - Emily Oster
“An urgent and provocative read on why so many kids are not okay—and how to course correct. Jonathan Haidt makes a powerful case that the shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods is wreaking havoc on mental health and social development. Even if you’re not ready to ban smartphones until high school, this book will challenge you to rethink how we nurture the potential in our kids and prepare them for the world.” - Adam Grant
Hope to see you there and look forward to the conversation!
Best,
Nina Parikh (mom of 2nd grader)
Learn about The Anxious Generation --->