I brought in The Screentime Consultant Emily Cherkin to tackle the complexities of raising kids in the digital age. We dive into the idea of being "tech intentional"—how to use technology thoughtfully, in a way that aligns with family values and supports a child's development. The conversation covers a range of important topics, including: the addictive nature of digital platforms, how boredom can spark creativity, and the difference between things that are scary and those that are genuinely dangerous for children. We also explore how anonymity online can erode empathy, share practical advice for parents on modeling healthy tech habits, and offer insights on navigating screen time. We discuss the heavy reliance on EdTech in schools through our own experiences and the need for parents to stay informed and advocate for safe technology use in education. With plenty of actionable tips, this episode encourages parents to be proactive, ask tough questions, and work together with schools to prioritize the well-being of their kids in a tech-driven world.

Emily Cherkin, The Scrceentime Consultant, M.Ed.

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Interested in Featuring Emily on Your Podcast?

Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., The Screentime Consultant, offers insightful, judgment-free conversations about navigating our digital world. She's ready to dive deep into topics like mindful screen use, fostering relationships, and practical strategies for families and educators, providing valuable content for your listeners.

Emily Cherkin, The Scrceentime Consultant, M.Ed.

Media Inquiry

Interested in Featuring Emily on Your Podcast?

Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., The Screentime Consultant, offers insightful, judgment-free conversations about navigating our digital world. She's ready to dive deep into topics like mindful screen use, fostering relationships, and practical strategies for families and educators, providing valuable content for your listeners.

Emily Cherkin, The Scrceentime Consultant, M.Ed.

Media Inquiry

Interested in Featuring Emily on Your Podcast?

Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., The Screentime Consultant, offers insightful, judgment-free conversations about navigating our digital world. She's ready to dive deep into topics like mindful screen use, fostering relationships, and practical strategies for families and educators, providing valuable content for your listeners.

Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.

As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.

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A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.

As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.

Emily's work is featured on:

A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.

As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.

Emily's work is featured on: