Kids

In his more than 20 years as a pediatrician, Dr. Kellen Glinder has seen kids’ behaviors change with the rise of smartphones and tablets. These devices that reward kids for avoiding boredom and difficult situations also inhibit interpersonal connection. In his new book, Teaching Kids to Pause, Cope, and Connect , coauthored with Dr. Mark Purcell, he offers strategies for social emotional learning – and recommends starting with these lessons young. Here, he details how technology affects kids’ moods, and shares a worksheet from the book that helps younger kids with body awareness and checking in with their emotions.