In this episode, Paediatric Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman joins host Dr Brad Marshall to discuss how early screen use is affecting kids’ language and development, and how GPs can help families find better balance:


Explore how screen time affects language, emotional regulation, and social development


Understand the gap between knowledge gained from screens and real-world communication skills


Learn why device-free mealtimes are important for connection and communication


Recognise how parental screen use can impact a child’s communication development


Gain practical strategies to reduce screen time and encourage family interaction

Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 30 mins
Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist 

In this episode, Paediatric Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman joins host Dr Brad Marshall to discuss how early screen use is affecting kids&rsquo; language and development, and how GPs can help families find better balance:
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Explore how screen time affects language, emotional regulation, and social development
</li>
<li>
Understand the gap between knowledge gained from screens and real-world communication skills
</li>
<li>
Learn why device-free mealtimes are important for connection and communication
</li>
<li>
Recognise how parental screen use can impact a child&rsquo;s communication development
</li>
<li>
Gain practical strategies to reduce screen time and encourage family interaction
</li>
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Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 30 mins Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist&nbsp;

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people - hosted by Andrew Fuller

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people - hosted by Andrew Fuller