How Smartphones Changed Childhood (And What to do About it)

<p>The happiness of young people has taken a big hit since the advent of the smartphone - and social psychologist <a href="https://jonathanhaidt.com/">Jonathan Haidt</a> argues that there is a direct link. He warns that allowing children easy access to the internet and social media adversely impacts their sleep, their self-esteem and even how their brains develop.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Jonathan explains the dangers he sees in letting kids use smartphones, while Jill Murphy of <a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/">Common Sense Media</a> suggests ways parents can navigate introducing tech into children's lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>This series on parenting coincides with Dr Laurie's&nbsp;new free online class, The&nbsp;<em>Science of Wellbeing for Parents</em> which is available now at <a href="https://www.coursera.org/">Coursera.org</a>. You can sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://drlauriesantos.com/parents">drlauriesantos.com/parents</a>.</p> <hr> <p>Get ad-free episodes to The Happiness Lab by...