Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World, is giving parents the tools to guide their kids through the online labyrinth that is so embedded in their everyday lives. Dr. Heitner’s work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. You'll love her insight on how we can help kids navigate life online in ways that are edifying, healthy and fun.
In episode 62, we chat:
- Whether or not parents' worries about technology are warranted
- Why we should be "thoughtful," and not "alarmed" about kids + tech
- How to navigate tech milestones with good communication
- Why true screen wisdom is really about relationships
- How we can use our own mistakes to teach kids about good etiquette + behavior online
- And why mentoring is more fruitful than monitoring
Devorah also shared two great resources for families who want to learn more - links below for her Phonewise Boot Camp and 7 Day Family Tech Reset.
Connect with Devorah:
Website // Twitter // Instagram // Phonewise Boot Camp (with promo code!) // 7 Day Family Tech Reset