This week ee welcome Dr Billy Garvey back to the podcast to share his wisdom on all things screen time and technology - spoiler alert - there is definitely no screen shaming here!Billy is a developmental paediatrician with nearly 20 years experience working with children in a number of settings. His clinical and research interests include child development and mental health, multidisciplinary collaboration, improving health literacy and promoting community engagement to support all families. Billy holds clinical, advocacy and research roles in government and not-for-profit organizations at a national, state and local level. He is currently undertaking a PhD piloting a model to support child emotional and behavioural development in primary schools and is a Churchill Fellow exploring how social media can be used to support parenting. He is also the co-founder and co-host of an excellent podcast - Pop Culture Parenting, which aims support child development and wellbeing using evidence in a meaningful, fun and realistic way. Definitely check it out!In this podcast we chat to Billy about:What the use of screens does to our children’s brainsWhen is the best age to start using screens and how to manage different aged siblings in the houseWhether or not we should set time limits for screen time, and how to make it work for our familyThe role that the size of the device and type of show being watched playsHow to end screen time without meldownsand so much more!Dr Billy is an absolute wealth of knowledge is so generous with his wisdom. He also shares so much that can benefits families with children of all ages and stages, as well as adults too - we highly recommend you tune in!You can connect with Billy on Instagram as well as on his podcast (which you can listen to HERE)Today's episode was brought to you by The Purc Shop. The Purc Shop make beautiful timber furniture and custom builds, locally made in Byron Bay. They are handcrafted from sustainable Australian hardwoods, finished with healthy, non toxic, kid friendly oils, and designed in a simple way, with subtle details, so they stay in the family for many years to come. We love their Harrie bed which is designed to grow with little people, from toddler to teen, and everything in between. It starts low to the ground so is great to transition from a cot, and comes with two sets of legs to grow into a big kid bed as your little one grows too!You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 10% off your order until the end of September 2023. Visit www.thepurcshop.com or check out their Instagram for more info.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com