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The Anxious Generation LIMITED
Tuesday April 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Beaufort Meeting Room
A discussion based on the findings that social-psychologist Jonathan Haidt shares in his book, The Anxious Generation. Haidt argues that the combination of the decline of play-based childhoods, exacerbated by newer styles of parenting, and increasing smartphone use has led to a mental health crisis for a generation of children. 
Time will be spent discussing ways both school districts and policy makers can work to promote reduced screen time for children, while promoting increased free-play and independnce. 
Speakers
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Beth McGrory

SEL Coach, Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education
Beth is a former elementary school teacher where she taught in the Chicago Public School system as well as in suburban districts. She has long understood the importance of building strong relationships with her students. More recently she was a Character Development Specialist at... Read More →
Tuesday April 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Beaufort Meeting Room

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