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194. Do Your Kids Need a Digital Detox? A Balanced Approach to Screen Time | Molly DeFrank

194. Do Your Kids Need a Digital Detox? A Balanced Approach to Screen Time | Molly DeFrank

FromSimple Farmhouse Life


194. Do Your Kids Need a Digital Detox? A Balanced Approach to Screen Time | Molly DeFrank

FromSimple Farmhouse Life

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Every parent wants to do what is best for their children, but technology use can be a tricky issue to navigate!  Early in her motherhood, Molly welcomed technology into her kids’ lives, but quickly realized she needed to make a change.  Immediately, Molly saw drastic improvements in her children.  She now helps parents navigate this complex world of screen use by coaching families through a detox period and a reintroduction process.  Whether you are a parent who knows you need to make a change in your family’s screen use or you have technology pretty well under control in your home, this episode is full of interesting statistics and empowering encouragement!
In this episode, we cover:

What led Molly to make a change in her kids’ screen time habits

Resetting your kids’ brains to enjoy tactile activities again

Do we need to prepare our kids for the digital world around them?

A look at the impact of screen addiction on the upcoming generation

The difference between learning from screens vs. face-to-face interaction in the early years

Are there types of screen time that are better or worse for kids?

Is it possible to undo damage that has been done by excessive screen time?

Thinking through the right time and place for screens in your family

The importance of starting by establishing a vision for your family


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Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of 6 Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.