Parent Compass: An interview with author Christine Carter of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction

<p>The Age of Distraction, in which increased technology use is significantly impacting teen depression and anxiety, necessitates a shift in the way parents parent their teens. Drugs and alcohol are a critical piece to the conversation, which is a different conversation than it was even just a few years ago. Parents must understand the changing landscape and the consequences, and they need to learn how to effectively approach these difficult conversations with their teens. </p><p><strong>About our guest: </strong><a href="https://www.christinecarter.com/" target="_blank">Christine Carter, Ph.D.</a>, is an author, speaker, coach, and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. She is the author of <i>The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction</i>.</p><p><strong>About our hosts</strong>: Jenn Curtis, MSW, Educational Consultant, author, and speaker, owner of FutureWise Consulting. Cindy Muchnick, MA, Educational Consultant, author, and speaker. Check out their new book, <i>The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World</i>: <a href="http://www.parentcompassbook.com/" target="_blank">www.parentcompassbook.com</a></p><p><strong>Learn from Smart Social's resources: </strong></p><ul><li>Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/">https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/</a></li><li>Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/">https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/</a></li><li>Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): <a href="https://learn.smartsocial.com/">https://learn.smartsocial.com/</a></li><li>Download the free Smart Social app: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/app">https://smartsocial.com/app</a></li><li>Learn the top 100 popular teen apps: <a href="