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>
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#965 Navigating Apps & the Digital World with Katie Davis

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