Teens, Cell Phones, and the Impact of 5000 Interruptions per day - ReAir

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the impact of interruptions on teen growth and development, with a specific focus on the interruption caused by phones. New research from Common Sense Media reveals that teens are constantly bombarded with notifications, with some receiving up to 5,000 in just 24 hours. The pop-ups are primarily from social media apps and can disrupt school and sleep. Experts advise parents to have non-judgmental conversations with their kids about their online activity and to reserve taking away their phones as a punishment for extreme circumstances only. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting teens through this notification reality.