We are so excited to present Central Mass Mom’s Book Discussion Events kicking off in the New Year!
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the critically acclaimed book, “The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” by Jonathan Haidt.
This book is perfect for moms at all stages—from those with years before their child asks for a phone to those in the thick of balancing phone and social media use with teens.
Don’t have time to read the book? That’s okay! This group is really about discussing the impacts of social media usage for everyone. We’ll have an open, positive, and judgement free conversation within the group.
The event will be hosted at the cozy and inviting Fourth & Field in Stow, known for its warm atmosphere and delicious food.
Tickets are $10 per person. Food and beverages are purchased separately.
Space is limited, so grab your ticket to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are located in southern Central Mass please check out our Book Discussion at Well Rested Massage in Millbury!
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More About The Author and Book
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A must-hear for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
“Erudite, engaging, combative, crusading.”—New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
“Words that chill the parental heart… thanks to Mr. Haidt, we can glimpse the true horror of what happened not only in the U.S. but also elsewhere in the English-speaking world… lucid, memorable… galvanizing.”—Wall Street Journal
“[An] important new book… The shift in kids’ energy and attention from the physical world to the virtual one, Haidt shows, has been catastrophic, especially for girls.”—Michelle Goldberg, The New York Times
Adolescent mental health declined sharply in the early 2010s, with rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide doubling on many measures. What caused this shift?
In “The Anxious Generation,” Jonathan Haidt examines the teen mental health epidemic across multiple countries. He highlights the transition from “play-based childhood” to “phone-based childhood,” identifying how this “great rewiring” disrupts children’s development through issues like sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, and social media addiction. Haidt notes gender differences in impact, with girls more severely affected and boys retreating into virtual worlds.
Haidt proposes solutions, outlining steps for parents, educators, tech companies, and governments to address the mental illness epidemic and restore healthier childhood experiences. His data-driven approach addresses the public health crisis facing Gen Z, urging action to protect children from the psychological toll of phone-centric lifestyles.
You can find the book in the following places:
- Spotify (Free for Premium members)
- Amazon Book
