10. All Things Screens: How to find balance for your child (& yourself) in a tech-filled world

Smartphones, iPads, tablets, video games…our screens and tech are everywhere! How do we manage our kids (and our own) relationships with screens and technology? Today we are getting help from Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel, the founder and Director of Reboot & Recover, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, prevention, treatment, and research on technology-based addictions. Dr. Diez-Morel explains why we are so tied to our devices, red flags for tech dependency, how to role model our own healthy screen and phone usage, social media and mental health, and the importance of intention when using our devices. Dr. Diez-Morel also shares feedback from students on how they feel about their parents phone use–it is really powerful! We also discuss an alternative “first phone” and resources to set boundaries around tech use in your family. Join us!

 

Reboot and Recover’s mission is to provide solutions for balanced living in a technology driven world. We offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families struggling with any issues related to technology overuse and addiction. The treatment is provided by licensed and practicing professionals in a confidential and caring capacity. Follow Reboot and Recover on: 

Facebook @rebootandrecover 

Instagram @rebootandrecover 

Twitter @RebootRecover 

 

Things we mentioned during our conversation:

Take a free assessment for tech use on Reboot and Recover site to help assess your child/your own use. 

 

Check out other resources listed on Reboot and Recover’s Resource Page.

 

Dr. Diez-Morel mentioned GABB phones can be a good choice for a first phone. 

 

Create a Family Media Plan for your family’s tech use. 

 

Common Sense Media has reviews for movies, games, tv shows and other media to see what content is included and provides age guidelines. 

 

The Center for Humane Technology has tips and toolkits for parents, kids, and educators.  

 

Sign up your 6-12 grader for CTC’s FREE  Healthy Youth Summit!

 

Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:

Instagram @downingtownctc 

Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC 

Twitter @DowningtownCTC 

YouTube

LinkedIn

 

Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday. We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org 

 

Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE.