Anti-dopamine parenting
There's no denying technological advances over the last thirty years have brought many benefits to society. However, when it comes to the use of smartphones, tablets, and computers, there's a price being paid by millions of young people.
Scientists are continuing to learn how much the brain's response to this technology mimics that of drug use and sugary food consumption—namely, the overproduction of the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Addictive behaviors and emotions are being observed in children and adults who've grown up with smart technology.
In this article, Michaeleen Doucleff gives us her "anti-dopamine parenting" tips she developed to gently wean her daughter off excessive screen time and calm the young girl's compulsions, tantrums, and agitation. The harmful neural rewiring from excessive dopamine production may be avoided by implementing these steps.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/06/12/1180867083/tips-to-...
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Serenity Township
Thank you for posting the link to this very important topic. It’s something everyone should be much more aware of.
Well Street
Shorter attention spans, less curiosity and patience, and compromised problem-solving abilities are a few of the manifestations that may become the new normal.
Slipstream
This makes so much sense. I loved what the mom did to "ween" her daughter off the cartoons. All the replacement activities are a lot healthier, mentally and physically. Great article!
Evangel
This article called attention to my own dopamine spike that happens whenever I see "Littlebit" the feral cat staring at me through the backyard glass door. It's like I'm under her spell and can't ignore her, especially when she notices she's got my attention and licks her lips to signal she wants some food.