Digital Wellbeing, Screen Time & Family Balance
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Dr Sajita Setia, physician, researcher, and digital wellbeing expert, to unpack how families can raise resilient, balanced kids in today’s hyper-connected world.
Dr Sajita shares evidence-based insights on digital wellbeing, screen time, social media, and the real impact technology has on children’s mental health, sleep, confidence, and behaviour. Rather than fear-based parenting or banning devices, this conversation focuses on practical, compassionate strategies that help families create healthier tech habits together.
You’ll learn why most screen rules fail, how algorithms are designed to hook developing brains, and what parents can do right now to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and real-world connection at home.
This episode is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone supporting young people growing up online.
Key Topics Covered
Digital wellbeing and family balance
Why screen rules fail and what works instead
Raising resilient kids in a connected world
Social media, comparison, and self-esteem
Neuroscience, dopamine loops, and developing brains
Practical tools families can start using this week
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and why digital wellbeing matters now
03:40 – Why restriction fails and replacement works
08:55 – Notification cleansing and family tech habits
14:10 – Screen rules vs screen understanding
19:30 – Social media, comparison, and self-esteem
24:50 – Building real-world resilience and connection
30:15 – Screen sunset, sleep, and behaviour
35:40 – Empowerment over punishment
41:10 – Final reflections and practical takeaways
Key Takeaways
Digital wellbeing is about replacement, not restriction
Kids respond better when boundaries are framed as protection, not punishment
Algorithms are designed to exploit dopamine loops, not a lack of discipline
Face-to-face connection is essential for resilience and mental health
Intrinsic values like kindness and gratitude reduce unhealthy comparison
Small changes consistently applied matter more than perfection
Parents modelling healthy tech habits is more powerful than any rule
Keywords
digital wellbeing, parenting in the digital age, screen time for kids, raising resilient kids, social media and mental health, family screen rules, digital balance, youth mental health, technology and children, dopamine and screens, online safety for kids
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