Starting a Conversation
The more we talk as a community about navigating technology during childhood, the stronger our solutions will be. An important part of New Canaan Unplugged’s mission is to begin these conversations. We will be hosting and facilitating in-person events to spark discussions around this topic in the coming months. We hope you will be able to join us.
-- NOTE - These events have all occured already! --
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - Tuesday June 11, 2024 9:30am
ELM STREET BOOKS - Tuesday July 9, 2024 6-7pm
Join us for a discussion about The Anxious Generation, the recent book by Jonathan Haidt. This facilitated discussion will dive into the book’s main ideas and tackle questions about the impact of technology and social media on young children.
UNPLUGGED OPEN HOUSE
NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - Sunday July 14, 2024 3-5pm
New Canaan Unplugged will host an open conversation around navigating childhood tecnology use at the New Canaan Nature Center. Please join us to learn about healthier technology options and hear stories of how families have successfully unplugged. It will be an excellent opportunity to connect with parents who are wrestling with similar questions.
Dr.Raquel Harrison recently joined Michael Dinan on the New Canaanite podcast to discuss New Canaan Unplugged. She speaks in detail about helping families navigate the social media and smartphone landscape, with a focus on thoughtful boundaries around technology. Click HERE to visit the site and listen!
(And if you’re not into podcasts, check out the recent article in the New Canaan Sentinnel!)
WORTH YOUR TIME:
Should Parents sign Smartphone Ban Pledges? Dr. Emily Weinstein & Dr. Jacqueline Nesi discuss both sides of this issue in this video podcast. One thing they suggest: If you are going to withhold something, add something! If you take away the way they think they need to connect, you need to offer other opportunities to connect. Click HERE to view the video on YouTube.
The Dangers of Distracted Parenting - This 2018 article from The Atlantic asks parents to consider their own use of devices and the impact it has on the quality of their family interactions. Click HERE to read (Subscription may be required)
Max Stossel - If you weren’t able to attend the recent New Canaan Cares event with Max Stossel (or are looking for a refresher) click HERE for a link to the PDF of his slides for parents and click HERE for the recording of his presentation.
Help New Canaan Unplug
If you are interested in creating a healthier relationship with technology for our children, please check out our survey HERE to let us know how you can help.
New Canaan Unplugged is a parent-run group completely independent from the New Canaan Public School System and the Town of New Canaan.
