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The Model Health Show · September 14, 2026 · 58m

The Algorithm Is Rewiring Our Kids - Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know

Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist and founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, discusses how the digital environment and social media are shaping today’s children. She unpacks the distinct challenges facing boys and girls—from body image and anxiety to anger and purpose—and offers tools for parents to reconnect authentically and raise emotionally healthy kids.

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Novel

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Stop Outsourcing Attachment to Screens00:08:38
Dr. Shefali warns that parents often outsource emotional connection to digital devices, replacing genuine presence with screen-mediated interactions.

Highlights

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Boredom Is Essential for Development00:13:31
Removing boredom from childhood has serious repercussions on creativity and self-regulation.
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AI Poses Unique Risks to Children and Teens00:19:57
Dr. Shefali highlights how AI‑driven algorithms can harm the developing minds of young people.
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Channel Masculine Energy Rather Than Shame It00:24:57
Boys need their masculinity channeled into purpose, not suppressed or shamed.
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Unstructured Free Play Is a Developmental Necessity00:52:15
Dr. Shefali champions unstructured free play as critical for building creativity and social skills.

References

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Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters — Dr. Shefali Tsabary (2026)
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