Tweens and Teens Digital Wellness

In this episode of The Resilient Kid Podcast, host Ashley Costello welcomes Heather from Tech Healthy Families to discuss the concept of 'tech healthy families'.

Heather shares her background as a teacher and digital learning leader, emphasizing the need for digital wellness in education. She talks about the importance of teaching children digital citizenship and the habits around tech use that affect productivity and mental health. Heather and Ashley also delve into the crucial topic of managing technology without demonizing it, highlighting the need for balanced conversations and agreements rather than strict rules.

They discuss strategies such as modeling good tech habits, pausing before posting, and the significance of media literacy. Heather concludes by stressing the value of open communication and involvement from both parents and educators to foster responsible tech use in children.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Tech Healthy Families
01:37 Meet Heather: A Journey in Tech Education
02:24 The Importance of Digital Wellness
03:06 Engaging Kids in Tech Conversations
10:04 Parental Involvement and Media Literacy
19:49 Understanding Digital Addiction
29:32 Practical Tips for Healthy Tech Use

Tech Healthy Family -  Links

https://www.techhealthyfamilies.com/

https://www.instagram.com/techhealthyfamilies/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherbarnard/

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