Guiding Children through Tech Use with Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson

This week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson, children’s media and technology psychologist and the co-founder of OK Play app. Dr. Russo Johnson shares with us how she helps families use their devices as a catalyst for play and bonding. Dr. Russo Johnson and Abbey discuss ways to navigate using media and technology to enhance the lives of families and ways to help children build empathy. Is there really a way to ditch the parental guilt around screen time and use our devices for good? Let's talk about it, CHEERS! ——————————————— You can find Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson: You can access and download the OK Play app, available on iOS or Android. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1527301715 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.okco.okplay OK Play Instagram: @okplay Colleen’s Instagram: @kidsmediamom Currently, OK Play is offering a holiday special for OK Play+, the premium membership, which gives you access to ALL of OK Play’s activities and programs. The special holiday offer is running now through the end of January 31, 2021. They are offering the annual membership for only $39.99 - this is a 67% discount and $80/year savings when compared to the monthly price. They are also offering a 30-Day free trial so you can try it free for 30 days before you’re re charged, and you can cancel any time... so give it a try! You can sign up within the OK Play on Android and iOS or you can sign up at www.okplay.co/holiday2021 ——————————————— Instagram @mimosaswithmoms FB /mimosaswithmoms Email 2mimosamoms@gmail.com

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You, The Mother is a podcast dedicated to supporting, empowering, and connecting all parents in all seasons of parenthood. I’m Abbey Williams, I began my motherhood journey as a young single mom, before the era of parenting gurus being at your fingertips, online parenting groups, and before most of my peers. Now, 12 years later, I’m a married mom of four raising my blended family and offering support, empowerment, and connection on this platform for thousands of other parents to feel a little less alone. Join in the community over on Instagram @youthemother and www.youthemother.com