Turning Down the Noise in A Chronically Noisy World with Sarah Boyd|4.16.2025

In this episode, Kristen and guest Sarah Boyd, a child development expert and author, explore how our tech-saturated lives impact emotional well-being—and share actionable strategies to restore peace, presence, and meaningful connection within the family.

You'll Learn

• How constant phone use and digital distraction are quietly shaping your emotional health, relationships, and ability to be present.
• What overstimulation really looks and feels like and why it’s become so common in our fast-paced world.
• Why early exposure to screens can hinder a child’s development.
• How to model healthy tech boundaries as a parent.
• Practical ways to create a calmer, more emotionally grounded home.

Resources

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1. Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World

2. The Boy Who Stood Up Tall 

Sarah's Book Recommendation:

The Brain That Changes Itself

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