Future Proofing our kids: Nurturing Healthy Screen Habits for Kids

Ashley Costello, a psychotherapist at The Resilient Kid, focuses on the theme of well-being and resilience in children, emphasizing the importance of nurturing healthy screen habits amidst the challenges posed by technology.

She acknowledges her personal appreciation for technology while also highlighting the stark difference in tech exposure between current children and older generations. Ashley discusses the enticing design of tech products and social media platforms that even adults struggle to resist, partly due to engineered reward systems.

Offering practical advice, she emphasizes setting clear screen time limits, leading by example, and engaging in alternative activities to foster a balanced relationship with technology. Ashley stresses the critical role of parental responsibility in guiding children's tech use to support their development and mental well-being.

Time Stamps

• 00:00 Introduction: The Tech Hostage Situation
• 01:20 Embracing Technology with Caution
• 02:04 The Evolution of Technology and Its Impact
• 05:04 Understanding the Power of Tech Companies
• 06:37 The Psychological Tricks in Technology
• 10:58 Strategies for Managing Kids' Screen Time
• 13:29 Practical Tips for Parents on Screen Time Management
• 21:14 The Importance of Outdoor Activities and Sleep
• 24:45 Monitoring and Discussing Tech Use with Kids
• 29:10 Conclusion: Taking Responsibility for Tech Management

Find out more & Links:

• An Educator's Guide to Raising Resilient Learners (Waitlist): https://theresilienthub.co.uk/educators-guide-waitlist

• The Resilient School training and consultancy: https://theresilientschool.co.uk/trs-services

• A Parents' Guide to Raising a Resilient Kid: https://amzn.eu/d/0196zmiI

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The Resilient Kid Podcast is produced by Chantelle Venter at maddatu.com on behalf of The Resilient People, trading as The Resilient Kid, The Resilient Teen and The Resilient School.