It Could Be Your Eyes
Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral Optometrist with a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Development. Through diving deep with my team, parents, patients, and professionals, we will uncover that vision may be the underlying cause of real life challenges in academics, work, sports, and daily life. While we often think 20/20 eyesight is perfect vision, vision actually takes place in the brain. And if there is any disconnect, any slight lack of coordination between the brain and the eyes, how you see what’s in front of you can be remarkably different than what’s actually there. Through this podcast, you will discover, that the challenges that you are facing may actually be stemming from a difficulty with how you’re seeing…It Could Be Your Eyes.
It Could Be Your Eyes
The Anxious Generation and Gen Z's Eyes
Have you noticed a shift in how children develop, socialize, and perceive the world around them?
Today we discuss the pressing issues raised in Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation".
We explore the profound ways in which the digital age and evolving parenting styles are impacting childhood and adolescence. A key concern is the detrimental impact of screen time on children's visual systems, potentially leading to issues like accommodative spasms and increased nearsightedness. We contrast today's screen-saturated lives with the unstructured outdoor play of previous generations, where children naturally developed crucial social skills such as conflict resolution, turn-taking, and risk assessment.
Parental anxiety and a fear of unsupervised play have led to more indoor time and structured activities for children. Ironically, while real-world interactions are often heavily monitored, children are frequently left unsupervised in the digital realm, where they can interact with unknown individuals through games and social platforms.
We're well aware that community support in establishing healthy boundaries around screens and outdoor activities is vital.
We definitely recommend reading "The Anxious Generation" to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues and to consider how communities can collectively address the challenges of raising children in the digital age.
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) "The Anxious Generation" and Its Local Impact
(01:39) The Detrimental Effects of Screen Use on Child Development
(03:05) From Outdoor Independence to Indoor Safety Concerns
(11:23) The Paradox of Overprotection: Real World vs. Online World
(16:03) Screen Time: Addiction, Academic Needs, and Finding Balance
(20:56) Reclaiming Childhood: Prioritizing Real-World Skills and Unstructured Play
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