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YBE 129: The Importance of Unplugging with David Klein

By Rob Tong | February 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Video screens (video games, mobile phones) are probably one of the last things we consider when it comes to baseball. Yet screen time leaves a bigger footprint in our kids' lives than we think—yes, even on the baseball field. Former guest David Klein returns to discuss this important yet under-recognized aspect of our kids' athletic lives in part 1 of a two-part interview. Plus Rob answers the Question of the Week (33:06) about how two competitive tryout rejections in a short span might affect an 8-year-old, and how to prepare.

In this 41-minute episode, you'll learn:

  • how David transitioned from coach to advocate (5:25)
  • how technology is impacting kids both on the field and off the field (7:20)
  • how technology has replaced face-to-face interaction among young people (9:30)
  • disheartening stories involving kids and technology (11:19)
  • how big of a problem is it when kids are heavily on devices (8:48)
  • how multi-faceted the problem is(13:51)
  • how young people tend to use social media (16:17)
  • how to use technology properly (17:55)
  • how parents can help set restrictions without causing conflict with their kids (20:27)
  • two practical tips for parents to help kids unplug (21:32)
  • how parents can find it difficult to model healthy technology habits (23:24)
  • how to help kids (and parents) deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out) (24:56)
  • whether digital detoxes are necessary (26:53)
  • two practical tips for coaches to improve real connection (28:23)
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
  • David Klein's America Offline
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