Kids & Screens: Tips for Healthy, Balanced Screen Use When Technology is Everywhere
Screens are everywhere in 2022, and kids love them – but parents often use them with reluctance, guilt & anxiety. Maybe you can relate: Have you ever felt bad about using screens with your child? Have you Googled: “How does screen time affect kids?” or “Are screens safe for toddlers?” or “How much screen time is too much?” or “Why does my child melt down every time we turn off the TV?!” In this week’s episode, I answer these questions and share best practices for kids & screen use. This episode will empower you to use screens in a way that works WITH your child’s development so you can pave the way for healthy, balanced relationships with screens in your home. Here’s the thing: Screens have definitely gotten some bad press in the parenting & child development realms. But screens aren’t all bad – and they aren’t going anywhere, so we’ve got to learn to live WITH them and use them in a way that works for our kids & families. This week’s episode is the second episode in my 4-week summer series, where I share the tools, strategies & perspective you need for an awesome summer with your child! Next up: encouraging more independent playtime! FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/