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Episode 152: Screen Time Overuse – Navigating the Battles Parents Face - Let's Talk Clarity Podcast - Host Zeenat NooraniZeenat's

Let's Talk Clarity is a podcast where we have open, honest, and empowering conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

Today, Zeenat dives into a topic that every parent and caregiver has faced at some point: screen time overuse. The endless battles over devices, the ‘just five more minutes’ pleas, and the worry that too much screen time is harming our children’s wellbeing.

Technology is a huge part of modern life—it’s how children learn, connect, and relax. But when does it become too much? And how do we, as parents and caregivers, set limits without constant conflict?

SEGMENT 1: THE REALITY OF SCREEN TIME OVERUSE

How much time do you think the average child spends on screens each day?

According to recent studies, children aged 8-12 spend an average of 4-6 hours on screens daily, while teenagers spend up to 9 hours. That’s more time than they spend sleeping or in school!

SEGMENT 2: THE BATTLES – WHY SCREEN TIME LEADS TO CONFLICT

Zeenat shares a scenario you might find familiar. As parents, how do we break this cycle without constant battles?”

SEGMENT 3: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME BATTLE

Six practical strategies you can try:

1. Collaborate, Don’t Dictate

2. Set Clear, Consistent Boundaries

3. Offer Engaging Alternatives

4. Be a Role Model

5. Use Technology Wisely

6. Teach Digital Mindfulness

''The goal isn’t to control every minute—it’s to guide, model, and empower our children to develop a healthy, respectful relationship with technology. And remember, it’s okay to have off days. Progress, not perfection.”

SEGMENT 4: FINAL THOUGHTS

“The key takeaways''

If you need help navigating this challenge, I work with parents, schools, and communities to support children’s mental wellbeing.

You can reach out to me for guidance on setting healthy digital habits.

NEXT EPISODE TEASER“

In the next episode, Zeenat will be speaking to special guest Dr Federic Schiffer about:

• Mental health

• Psychology• Addiction

• Trauma

To find out more about the work Dr Schiffer does and the impact it has on people’s mental wellbeing

Thank you for listening to Let’s Talk Clarity.

Clarity creates confidence. See you next time!”

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