Ep #36: Screen Time

Screens are a big source of conflict for so many families. There's so much messaging about how bad they are, so much social pressure to limit screen time. And, it is one of the easiest "privileges" to revoke when something goes awry and you're floundering for "appropriate consequences." But in the end, setting limits on screen time and taking it away as a punishment only creates more conflict, more big emotions, and an even stronger fixation on screen time. We've got to change this cycle.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-mcgarey/support Get full access to The Blackbird Chronicles at juliamcgarey.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partneredpathparenting.substack.com

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