Adults spend an average of three to four hours per day on their screens, while youth spend an average of seven. Children are getting smartphones earlier than ever  ̶  53% of kids have one by age 11, and 71% by age 12. While devices themselves are not addictive, the social connections they give us are powerfully compelling. Smartphones provide us the ability to maintain those connections 24/7, but at a cost. This workshop will: 

• Look at the social media trends among youth 

• Examine the underlying science of smartphones, social media and the brain 

• Review the current research addressing media diet 

• Discuss the impact of social media and media diet on youth health 

• Look at strategies for helping youth navigate the digital life.