Rethinking Screen Time: Connection Over Addiction
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When parents struggle to get their children off devices, the usual advice is to set strict screen-time limits or use rewards. But when screens become something a child earns, they can end up becoming even more important, with the device taking over a bigger part of their day.
Screens are also often used to calm children who are dysregulated or neurodivergent. While this may seem to work in the moment, Lauren explains why it can sometimes lead to a shutdown rather than helping a child properly regulate their emotions.
In this episode, Lauren Edmunds looks at the impact of screen dependency on children and what parents can do to create a healthier balance. She explores how excessive screen use can affect physical and cognitive development, why screens cannot replace human connection, and how parents can build stronger relationships with their children.
Lauren also shares practical ways to create a screen-free home, set clear boundaries, and help children find motivation through achievement, play, and real-world experiences.
Screens are also often used to calm children who are dysregulated or neurodivergent. While this may seem to work in the moment, Lauren explains why it can sometimes lead to a shutdown rather than helping a child properly regulate their emotions.
In this episode, Lauren Edmunds looks at the impact of screen dependency on children and what parents can do to create a healthier balance. She explores how excessive screen use can affect physical and cognitive development, why screens cannot replace human connection, and how parents can build stronger relationships with their children.
Lauren also shares practical ways to create a screen-free home, set clear boundaries, and help children find motivation through achievement, play, and real-world experiences.
