Screening Into The Void

Rob and Claire’s eleven year old son is feeling the effects of both Covid and more screentime than usual. His emotions are easily triggered and distorted, angering his father and scaring his mother. Both Claire and Zach’s thinking lead to catastrophizing, while Rob wants to be listened to. This world, while quite “normal” these days, can send a tween or a teen into the bliss zone of cyberspace. Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., director of Connective Parenting, 30+ years of coaching, teaching, and writ...