Episode 390: #90 Angelo's Book Club

In months with five weeks, The Virtual Curbside takes a break from clinical topics for a pediatric book club discussion. This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by regular book club guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP, and a special guest, fifth-grader Harry Thatcher, to discuss The Anxious Generation: A Graphic Novel by Jonathan Haidt.

Together, they explore the book's central themes through the lens of two very different childhoods, comparing the play-based experiences of previous generations with today's phone-based childhoods. Harry offers a unique perspective as a member of the generation at the center of the discussion, while Drs. Wirkus and Giardino reflect on how growing up in a different era shaped their own experiences. The conversation examines the impact of technology, social connection, and unstructured play on child development, mental health, and what these changes mean for pediatricians and the families they serve.No credit available for this episode. See vcurb.com for additional episodes.