3:32 Helping Kids Thrive Through Real Connection

In this episode, Susan reflects on Derek Thompson's article The Death of Partying in the USA to explore a troubling trend: the steady decline of in-person socializing, especially among young people. Susan highlights the mental health risks this poses—not just for adults, but for children growing up in screen-based, solitary environments. Susan gently encourages families to prioritize connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

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3:32 Helping Kids Thrive Through Real Connection is an episode from Parenting Without Power Struggles by Susan Stiffelman.

This episode is 13:56 long.

This episode was published on Jul 22, 2025.

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