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Screentime for children has been higher than ever before. In this episode of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, we brainstorm with Pastor Daron Pratt and Pastor Rick Hergenhan about screentime, how it is affecting children and give you some tips on why we need to limit and how to limit screens in this digital age.
In this episode we cover:
- A discussion on David Gillespie’s claims and recommendations on the Conversations Podcast with Richard Fidler.
- The effects of using digital devices to young people.
- Negative effects of screen time in kids.
- Danger apps that you should watch out for.
- The importance of watching out for your digital footprint.
- The addictive effect of using screens in kids and teens.
- How to parent well in the digital age.
- Alternative activities you can offer children.
- Ideas for limiting screens.
Links:
Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety: Superstar Practical Strategies (eBook)
Kids today are growing up in a fast-paced world where information and opportunity overload can be overwhelming.
Based on many years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist, Deb Hopper has been using her Just Right Kids® Model to teach children to communicate and manage their stress and anxiety by:
– Identifying their “body speed”,
– Understanding their stress triggers, and
– Implementing simple strategies to reduce anxiety and stress.
