You CAN be a "good-enough" digital parent!

Two questions every parent needs to ask when choosing apps or games for their child PLUS learn how to guide your child's relationship with screens in the best direction - guilt free! (Replay)

Topics discussed in this episode - 
Technology's Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up - by Katie Davis
What are the risks for children under 3?
Why are screens so compelling to kids?
Using screens as the default "fix" 
Why screens are such an effective regulator (emotionally and behaviorally)
Executive functioning and self-regulation
'Bottom-up' vs top-down' process of attention
"Educational" apps - red flags
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You CAN be a "good-enough" digital parent!
Two questions every parent needs to ask when choosing apps or games for their child PLUS learn how to guide your child's relationship with screens in the best direction - guilt free! (Replay)
Topics discussed in this episode - 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/technology-s-child-katie-davis/book/9780262046961.html">Technology's Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up</a> - by Katie Davis</li>
<li>What are the risks for children under 3?</li>
<li>Why are screens so compelling to kids?</li>
<li>Using screens as the default "fix" </li>
<li>Why screens are such an effective regulator (emotionally and behaviorally)</li>
<li>Executive functioning and self-regulation</li>
<li>'Bottom-up' vs top-down' process of attention</li>
<li>"Educational" apps - red flags</li>
<li>Sign up for Katie's newsletter <a href="https://katiedavisresearch.com/">here</a></li>
</ul>
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#965 Navigating Apps & the Digital World with Katie Davis

Most families have screens in their home, which means a steady stream of movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more! How can parents know what content is or isn't appropriate for our children, when ratings are so broad and arbitrary? 

In today's interview with Prof. Elizabeth Handsley, President of CMA, we explore why it is so hard for parents to navigate the current classification system, and share some helpful resources and advice to minimise the risk that our children will be exposed to inappropriate content. 

In this episode:
Children and Media Australia - supporting children and families to thrive in the expanding world of screen media
Ratings and classifications
Movies, apps, games,
Inquiry into the Australian Classification Scheme
Aged-based and research-based information
Dose-response relationship to media
Children become desensitised to content

Related links:
Movies and Kids: When Is It Ok For Them To Watch That? - Happy Families
Everyone Else Can Do It! Why Can't I? - Happy Families
Common Sense Media - Age-Based Media Reviews For Families

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Most families have screens in their home, which means a steady stream of movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more! How can parents know what content is or isn't appropriate for our children, when ratings are so broad and arbitrary? 
In today's interview with <a href="https://childrenandmedia.org.au/assets/files/meet-the-team-ehandsley.pdf">Prof. Elizabeth Handsley</a>, President of CMA, we explore why it is so hard for parents to navigate the current classification system, and share some helpful resources and advice to minimise the risk that our children will be exposed to inappropriate content. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://childrenandmedia.org.au/">Children and Media Australia</a> - supporting children and families to thrive in the expanding world of screen media</li>
<li>Ratings and classifications</li>
<li>Movies, apps, games,</li>
<li>Inquiry into the Australian Classification Scheme</li>
<li>Aged-based and research-based information</li>
<li>Dose-response relationship to media</li>
<li>Children become desensitised to content</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/movies-and-kids-when-is-it-okay-for-them-to-watch-that">Movies and Kids: When Is It Ok For Them To Watch That? - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/everyone-else-can-do-it-why-cant-i">Everyone Else Can Do It! Why Can't I? - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/">Common Sense Media - Age-Based Media Reviews For Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#995 Why Ratings Matter With Liz Handsley

On Tuesdays, we answer listener questions about making your family happier!

Separation anxiety at school drop-off is a daily struggle for many families, including Kirsty and her 5-year-old son. Justin shares some helpful tips that will make saying goodbye easier for both the parent and child. 

Mum of 3, Michala, is dealing with constant sibling rivalry and conflict. Listen in for some important, ongoing conversations to have with your children as you help to build their character, and teach empathy and kindness. 

In this episode:
Sibling rivalry, conflict, and strife
Building character
Teaching compassion and empathy
Repairing relationship ruptures
Separation anxiety
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Making mornings calm
Validating emotions
Basic psychological needs
Strong parent-school partnership
Flexibility

Related links:
10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict - Happy Families
Teaching Kids Kindness - a Happy Families webinar
School Refusal - Happy Families
Developmental Milestones | Preschool - Happy Families

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On Tuesdays, we answer listener questions about making your family happier!
Separation anxiety at school drop-off is a daily struggle for many families, including Kirsty and her 5-year-old son. Justin shares some helpful tips that will make saying goodbye easier for both the parent and child. 
Mum of 3, Michala, is dealing with constant sibling rivalry and conflict. Listen in for some important, ongoing conversations to have with your children as you help to build their character, and teach empathy and kindness. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Sibling rivalry, conflict, and strife</li>
<li>Building character</li>
<li>Teaching compassion and empathy</li>
<li>Repairing relationship ruptures</li>
<li>Separation anxiety</li>
<li>Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)</li>
<li>Making mornings calm</li>
<li>Validating emotions</li>
<li>Basic psychological needs</li>
<li>Strong parent-school partnership</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/10-steps-to-reducing-sibling-conflict">10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/teaching-kids-kindness">Teaching Kids Kindness - a Happy Families webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/school-refusal">School Refusal - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/teaching-kids-kindness"></a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-part-3-preschool">Developmental Milestones | Preschool - Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#994 Resetting Sibling Dynamics

Andrew Tate's harmful ideology is infiltrating schools. Boys, broadly speaking, are big fans, and their behaviour in the classroom is reflecting this.

Dr Stephanie Westcott (researcher and lecturer in the School of Education, Culture, and Society at Monash University) shares her research on the experiences women are having in educational settings across Australia, looking at the influence of misogynistic ideology, how algorithms on TikTok and Youtube direct young boys to these ideas, and what parents, carers, and educators can do to combat the rise of these radicalised masculine myths.

In this episode:
Andrew Tate
Misogyny infiltrating classrooms
Harmful ideology influencing young boys
Andrew Tate’s extreme views about women are infiltrating Australian schools. We need a zero-tolerance response, Westcott & Roberts | The Conversation


Experiences women are having in educational contexts


Behaviours of boys in the classroom
Framing boys and men as victims
Radicalisation of masculinity
Andrew Tate Effect in Australian Classrooms | ABC News
What it means to be a real man
Algorithms on social media are showing young boys very specific content
Respectful relationships education
Zero tolerance

Related links:
#694 Responding to the Hate from Andrew Tate - Happy Families Podcast
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men - Happy Families
Can We Please Talk About Boys? - A FREE Happy Families Webinar

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Andrew Tate's harmful ideology is infiltrating schools. Boys, broadly speaking, are big fans, and their behaviour in the classroom is reflecting this.
<a href="https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/stephanie-wescott">Dr Stephanie Westcott</a> (researcher and lecturer in the School of Education, Culture, and Society at Monash University) shares her research on the experiences women are having in educational settings across Australia, looking at the influence of misogynistic ideology, how algorithms on TikTok and Youtube direct young boys to these ideas, and what parents, carers, and educators can do to combat the rise of these radicalised masculine myths.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Andrew Tate</li>
<li>Misogyny infiltrating classrooms</li>
<li>Harmful ideology influencing young boys</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/andrew-tates-extreme-views-about-women-are-infiltrating-australian-schools-we-need-a-zero-tolerance-response-229603">Andrew Tate’s extreme views about women are infiltrating Australian schools. We need a zero-tolerance response, Westcott &amp; Roberts | The Conversation</a></li>
<li>
Experiences women are having in educational contexts
</li>
<li>
Behaviours of boys in the classroom
</li>
<li>Framing boys and men as victims</li>
<li>Radicalisation of masculinity</li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-02/andrew-tate-effect-in-australian-classrooms/103657122">Andrew Tate Effect in Australian Classrooms | ABC News</a></li>
<li>What it means to be a real man</li>
<li>Algorithms on social media are showing young boys very specific content</li>
<li><a href="https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/respectful-relationships-education/">Respectful relationships education</a></li>
<li>Zero tolerance</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/694-responding-to-the-hate-from-andrew-tate">#694 Responding to the Hate from Andrew Tate - Happy Families Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/helping-our-boys-grow-into-men">Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/can-we-please-talk-about-boys">Can We Please Talk About Boys? - A FREE Happy Families Webinar</a></li>
</ul>
Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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