42: Screen-Free Parenting. With Dr. Meghan Owenz

Are you wanting a screen-free home? Listen in to get clarity on how to achieve it.

As a parent, I believe we get to choose how to deal with screens and not let it be dictated by our digitalized society today I sat down with Dr. Screen-Free Mom, Meghan an expert in the field of living with children and yes, without screens.  

What we talked about: Her professional and personal journey that led her to be Dr. Screen-Free Mom Creating family Friday fun nights, that rarely involve a screens The sweet spot of recreational screen time for teenagers For children under five less is better and screens are best co-viewed with a caregiver Her acronym S.W.A.T. (Sleep, Weight. Aggression and Talking) explaining the effects screen time has on our littles ones The mindset shift you will need to become a screen-free parent How screen actually create a problem for you, not solve one Why handing a device to a child is not teaching them to self-regulate or be in tune with their emotions The importance of boredom, especially when working from home Trusting your child to entertain themselves when you are unavailable.  Leading with your values when it comes to screen time Why avoidance goals are harder to keep then approach goals Why prioritizing to S.P.O.I.L your child is key to their success  Things to Remember

“Screen time is like any other values and you can have a strong rule that is not the same as everybody else.” - Dr. Meghan Owenz

“The screen has created a child that cannot tolerate negative emotions or know how to entertain themselves.” - Dr. Meghan Owenz

“Trust your child to entertain themselves when you are unavailable.” - Dr. Meghan Owenz

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