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Safeguarding Childhood: The No Phones Until 8th Movement

18 minutes 30 seconds

It’s a struggle all parents know, or will come to know – your child wants a smartphone.  It doesn’t seem like that bad of an idea, I mean – you want to know where they are and be able to reach them at any time, so it seems like a no-brainer.  But what if I told you that the age at which your child gets a smartphone is directly tied to some very scary, negative outcomes?  In this episode we introduce you the research and stories behind the “No Phones Until 8th” movement.  We share their research on negative outcomes, the addictive formats, and stories of potential social implications for your child. But more importantly, this episode will use the movement to empower parents with tips and tools to fight this battle, and confidently and safely take a stand to “Wait Until 8th”.

 

 

 

Hurried Child Syndrome???

4 minutes 43 seconds

Every parent knows the feeling – rush, rush rush; hurry, hurry, hurry.  But at what cost?  Here were examine a new term in the parent-verse: “Hurried Child Syndrome.”   Is this really a thing?  And how concerned should we be about the effects of this kind of lifestyle on our children’s wellbeing?

 

 

How to Return to Routine after Winter Break

4 minutes 32 seconds

If you are dreading getting your child back into the routine of daily school after winter break, you are not alone!  In this episode, we discuss some simple things to keep in mind to help the transition be a smooth one, no matter their age.

 

 

 

What Parents Need to Know about AI

13 minutes 33 seconds

AI is here.  You’re kids are already interacting with it, and you are too. But if AI has you concerned or even confused, you are not alone.  We created this deep dive episode to help parents get the full picture of AI, what it can do – both good and bad – and what we need to be aware of to keep our kids safe.

 

 

 

The Importance of Nature in Child Development

4 minutes 47 seconds

It’s an undeniable statistic that children spend less time outdoors in nature that previous generations. In this episode we take a look at what has been termed “Nature Deficit Disorder” by author Richard Louv.  We delve into the perhaps unexpected effects of the deficit of nature in children, and what steps can be taken to infuse nature in our everyday lives again.