Digital Media Wellness for Kids with Julia Storm

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 118

How many times have you found yourself in a tech hole where you’ve been scrolling for what feels like an eternity yet you still can’t switch off the device? After you feel groggy and unmotivated to do anything. If it happens to us… then surely that same feeling happens to our kids and some of them don’t have the skill to recognize what’s going on. This episode is all about keeping children safe online, teaching them to look after their mind and body to use tech in a useful way without damaging their health. My guest Julia Storm is a Los Angeles-based Digital Media Wellness Specialist, the perfect person to talk to on this subject! Let’s dive in…

The topics we cover in this episode are:

  • Do kids really want to talk about their life online?

  • How should parents deal with screen time?

  • How the way we interact with technology changes throughout our lives

  • How to talk to your child to ensure their online safety

  • Having a curious attitude about your child’s online habits

  • Mind / body awareness around screen use

  • How can we support our kids with learning on tech in schools?

  • Phones in schools - a good or bad idea?

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