35. Smartphones & Tech: How To Navigate The Digital Jungle
In this episode of Really Good Conversations, Amy chats with parenting expert and author Sue Atkins on navigating modern parenting challenges in a tech-filled world.
Hear Sue’s journey from 18 years of teaching to becoming a leading voice in parenting, offering practical advice for parents.
Sue shares insights on building children's confidence, setting boundaries around digital devices, and fostering real-life connections in a digital age.
They discuss the importance of delayed screen access for younger children and practical strategies for managing social media with teens.
Tune in for valuable advice on creating tech-free spaces at home, helping children develop resilience, and using Sue’s “digital jungle” tips for healthy, balanced tech use.
They discuss:
- Balancing Tech & Real life
- Strategies for delaying smartphone access
- Tips on device-free times
- Parents setting a positive example
- Engaging kids in conversations about digital safety
Whether you're a parent or just curious about the impact of digital devices on children, this episode is packed with insights and tips for everyone.
Sue has a huge amount of resources available for parents:
Sue Atkins Website: https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/
Navigating the digital jungle: https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/
- Tips & Scripts for parents: Building confidence in saying 'no' to smartphones until aged 14:
https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smartphones-downloadable.pdf
- Language matters: Why ‘Safety Settings’ Speak Louder Than ‘Parental Controls. Navigating the Digital Jungle: Tips and SCRIPTS To Start Important Conversations.
- Anti-Dopamine Parenting! Breaking the Cycle: A New Approach to Parenting in a Digital Age
- Sweets and Screens: The Dopamine Battle for Your Kids’ Attention
- SCRIPTS for Setting Social Media Boundaries with Kids.
https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/2024/09/scripts-for-setting-social-media-boundaries-with-kids/
- Digital Jungle SCRIPTS: Navigating the Algorithm Generation: A Guide for Parents