Technology and screen time can be a hot topic when it comes to parenting. Research tells us that kids need movement, touch, human exposure, and exposure to nature; and screens don't help with any of that. Anything parents can do to encourage our kids to gain experiences beyond screens is a win-win.
Screen time is a difficult subject to navigate when it comes to raising our kids in today's technology-reliant world. Research tells us that kids need much more than what screens can provide. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones start by sharing some interesting research on the subject. Then, they share some practical tips that they use for managing their kids screen time, and encouraging experiences beyond technology.
Book: Taming the Technology Monster
Book: Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.
Book: Good Pictures Bad Pictures
Article: How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Your Kids
Questions of the Week: If technology didn't exist, what would be some of your favorite things to do?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo
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