This week, Devorah Heitner and I talk about kids, privacy, and screen time. Especially during the pandemic, it’s important to find a balance between getting things done, connecting with others, staying creative...and not going overboard digitally. Finding that balance is difficult enough for adults in this “new normal,” and we have to think about kids as well. As someone who has done a lot of research in this area, Devorah can provide great insights and tips, so you won’t want to miss this episode.

Shownotes:

• 0:00 Introduction to Devorah Heitner, Ph.D.
• 6:05 Problems with how young people use social media
• 19:20 Boredom and using devices to avoid dealing with some emotions
• 25:20 Screen time is not the only thing to worry about with your kids
• 33:50 Is there an appropriate age to give a kid a phone?
• 38:55 Useful resources on Devorah’s book
• 40:15 Sharing pictures or videos of your kids on social media
• 46:10 Action step

Useful Links:

• https://courses.raisingdigitalnatives.com/
• 1:1 Coaching for families 
• Take the quiz: How Screenwise are you?
• https://relationshipschool.com/training