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Disconnected - by Thomas Kersting (Paperback)

Disconnected - by  Thomas Kersting (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Psychotherapist and renowned parenting expert helps parents understand how their child's dependency on technology negatively affects brain development, self-esteem, emotional development and social skills, and how to reclaim their family and reconnect with their kids.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>There's no denying the clear connection between overuse of devices--smartphones, computers, and video games--and the growing mental health crisis, especially in our children. Too much screen time has a real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-esteem, emotional development, and social skills. We aren't controlling our devices anymore--they're controlling us.<br/><br/>In <i>Disconnected</i>, <i> </i>psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting offers a comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our children grow up, behave, learn, and connect with their families and friends. Based on the latest studies on the connection between screen time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on acquired ADHD and anxiety, <i>Disconnected</i> presents a better way to move forward. Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries and engaging in concentration and mindfulness exercises.<br/><br/>If you want to reclaim your family and reconnect with your kids, this hard-hitting yet hopeful book is the place to start.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><b>We aren't controlling our devices anymore--they're controlling us.<br/>And they're controlling our kids.<br/></b><br/>There's no denying the clear connection between overuse of devices--smartphones, computers, and video games--and the growing mental health crisis, especially in our children. Too much screen time has a real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-esteem, emotional development, and social skills. <br/><br/>In <i>Disconnected</i>, <i> </i>psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting offers a comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our children grow up, behave, learn, and connect with their families and friends. Based on the latest studies on the connection between screen time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on acquired ADHD and anxiety, <i>Disconnected</i> presents a better way to move forward. Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries and engaging in concentration and mindfulness exercises.<br/><br/>If you want to reclaim your family and reconnect with your kids, this hard-hitting yet hopeful book is the place to start.<br/><br/><br/>"Tom Kersting is the go-to guy not only for explaining how technology is harmful to many of today's youth but also for providing a blueprint to help them escape the clutches of a social media culture that can rob them of what's truly important."--<b>Joel Comm</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author <br/><br/>"Information is power, and this book is packed with alarming insight and practical advice for families who want a healthier balance and relationship with technology."--<b>Rachel Campos-Duffy</b>, FOX News contributor and host of <i>Moms</i> on FOXNation <br/><br/><br/><b>Thomas Kersting</b> is a nationally renowned psychotherapist, a speaker, an author, and a television personality. Cohost of the former A&E series <i>Surviving Marriage </i>and <i>Monster In-Laws</i>, he is a regular expert guest on FOX News and frequently appears on talk shows and news shows, offering insight and advice on parenting, relationships, and wellness. He has also hosted shows for the National Geographic Channel, the Food Network, and Oprah's Wellness Network. He lives in New Jersey.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Thomas Kersting</b> is a nationally renowned psychotherapist, a speaker, an author, and a television personality. Cohost of the former A&E series <i>Surviving Marriage </i>and <i>Monster In-Laws</i>, he is a regular contributor to Fox News and frequently appears on talk shows and news shows offering insight and advice on parenting, relationships, and wellness. He has also hosted shows for the National Geographic Channel, the Food Network, and Oprah's Wellness Network. He lives in New Jersey.

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