Collective Conversations - Session 3: The Rise of the Phone-Based Childhood

Restoring Childhood: Collective Conversations Series:
This fall, Restoring Childhood will host a five-part in-person series called Collective Conversations, bringing the community together to explore The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Each session will feature a short summary of that section of the book, a keynote from a guest speaker, and a townhall discussion with a panel of local experts. These events are free and open to the public.

Session 3: The Rise of the Phone-Based Childhood:
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Upperman High School Auditorium

Book Focus: Part III unpacks how smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity have reshaped youth development.

Keynote Speaker: Alisha Flannery – Impact of The Great Rewiring in Schools

Panelists: Alisha Flannery, Morgan Aubrey, Sara Harvick, Dr. Mel Presley, Jamie Brown, Violeta Juan, Ethan Breeding, Dr. Jonathan Nelms, Wren Goedken, Leah Turner

You may also like the following events from Restoring Childhood Putnam County:

• This Saturday, 26th July, 09:00 am, FREE Unplugged Summer Day! in Cookeville
• Next month, 21st August, 06:00 pm, Collective Conversations - Session 1: A Tidal Wave in Cookeville
• This September, 11th September, 06:00 pm, Collective Conversations - Session 2: The Decline of the Play-Based Childhood in Cookeville