What is the best podcast about parenting and screen time?
The Screen Less Play More Podcast!
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Parenting doesn’t have to be this hard! The “Screen Less Play More Podcast” will help you raise balanced, thriving kids in the digital age. We give you the latest research on play, screen time, children’s health, and technology… and hopefully a laugh or two! We believe that kids need to return to the play-based childhood of the past and get rid of the phone-based childhood that is causing so much anxiety and addiction. So take a listen, screen a little less, and play a little more!
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Hear our most popular episodes about parenting and tech
Hidden dangers of Snapchat, Roblox, and group texts | Sarah Gallagher Trombley, former Snapchat executive
Former Snapchat executive and digital parenting expert Sarah Gallagher Trombley gives a fascinating interview to Cynthia Dvorak on kids and technology. This podcast is parents’ ultimate guide to Snapchat, Roblox and group texting! She answers your questions like “What is bad about Roblox?” “Is Snapchat safe for kids?” “How do teens use Snapchat?” “What is sextortion?” “Is Roblox safe for children?” Spoiler alert: there are many hidden dangers!
Sarah and Cynthia discuss the complexities of parenting in a digital age, focusing on platforms like Snapchat and Roblox. Key topics include the importance of parental controls, the risks associated with disappearing messages, sextortion, bullying, the addictive nature of social media features, and the challenges posed by EdTech in schools. Sarah has tons of parenting tips for navigating the pitfalls of social media with your kids. Sarah tells us about Wait Until 8th, an amazing resource for parents to help delay giving kids smart phones and social media.
Kids are in a digital crisis – Kat Zilka of Dis/Connect
Kat Zilka was a high school teacher who realized that her students were in a real mental health crisis. She asked her students to write an essay about their relationship to their phones, and was shocked to read their confessions. “Honestly, if you were to read the essays and insert another substance, like alcohol or drugs into, in place of the phone or in place of social media, it would have been addicts crying for help.”
Kat formed Dis/Connect to help teens cultivate a more healthy relationship with tech and social media. Our Screen Less Play More podcast interview has some fascinating insights. You can get more information about Dis/Connect and the resources they offer at disconnectme.org
Tech is fueling youth suicide, 6 steps to keep your kids safe
In her practice, therapist Tessa Stuckey started recognizing a trend about 6 years ago. “Kids would come to me with typical life stressors, mom got mad at them, they didn’t empty their dishwasher, or they made a C on a chemistry exam. Typical life stressors. But their go-to answer was always a dark, dark thought, whether that be self-harm or suicidal thinking.” Tessa started investigating and found that “every single one of them had issues that were rooted back to an overuse of unhealthy screens or social media.”
In this episode of Screen Less Play More, host Cynthia speaks with Tessa Stuckey, a licensed professional counselor and author, about the impact of screen time on youth mental health. They discuss Tessa’s initiative, Project Look Up, which rewards families for engaging in screen-free activities. The conversation delves into alarming trends in teen mental health, the importance of self-regulation, and how to foster resilience in children. Tessa emphasizes the need for personal connections, the effects of dopamine and oxytocin, and the dangers of social media. They also explore how to introduce social media safely and the critical importance of discussing suicide with children.
This episode gives so many concrete and actionable ways you can improve your child’s self-control, self-worth, resilience, and connection to family. Also check out Tessa Stuckey’s excellent book “For the Sake of Our Youth: A Therapist’s Perspective on Raising Your Family in Today’s Culture.”
What’s the best parenting podcast about screen time?
Screen Less Play More Podcast, of course!
Discover the benefits of less screen time for children and practical strategies to reduce screen use as a family. Learn about screen time guidelines for kids, and fun activities to promote healthier habits. Embrace a balanced approach to technology and enhance your family’s well-being.
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The Screen Less Play More Podcast answers your burning questions:
- What are the recommended screen time limits for children by age?
- How can I reduce my child’s screen time effectively?
- What are the negative effects of too much screen time on kids?
- How do I encourage my child to engage in activities that don’t involve screens?
- What should I do if my child is addicted to screens?
- What if I’m addicted to my screen too?
- Is Snapchat safe for kids?
- Is Roblox safe for kids?
- How do I get my kid off screens? Preferably without a tantrum…
- What are some healthy screen habits?
- What are the benefits of play for children?
- Why do children need play?
- How do I explain AI to my kid?
- Is my child ready for a phone? Spoiler: probably not!
In the Screen Less Play More podcast, Cynthia Dvorak, founder of Screen Less Play More, dives deep into the pressing topics of screen time and its impact on children and families. Join us as we explore the benefits of less screen time, including enhanced physical health, improved social skills, and boosted creativity. We’ll discuss how much screen time is too much, sharing guidelines for different age groups and the signs to watch for when it’s time to cut back.
You’ll also learn practical strategies for reducing screen time with your family, from setting screen limits and creating screen-free zones to planning engaging activities and modeling healthy habits.
Tune in for insightful discussions, expert tips, and relatable experiences that will empower you to take charge of your family’s screen time. Let’s work together to foster a healthier, more connected family environment!
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