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Are Screen Time Apps Parenting Your Kids? Time For A Custody Battle
Are Screen Time Apps Parenting Your Kids? Time for a Custody Battle
Are screen time apps quietly taking over your role as a parent?
In this episode, I’m exploring a harsh truth: our kids are watching us more than we think, and screen time is stealing the moments that matter most.
You’ll hear:
Key Points
✅ Kids mirror adult behaviour—what they see is what they learn
✅ Screen time is linked to anxiety, loneliness, and depression in children
✅ Connection in the early years shapes brain development and emotional strength
✅ Screens aren’t just distracting—they’re replacing vital moments of bonding
✅ You don’t need to be perfect, just present
✅ Small daily shifts, like a one-minute check-in or screen-free dinner, rebuild trust
✅ Assertive, calm responses (not power struggles) teach kids emotional regulation
✅ Boundaries around screens must be modelled, not just taught
✅ Research shows chores boost kids' self-esteem, because they feel valued
✅ Presence is a gift—one your kids will remember more than any app or device
Resources & Links:
🔹 Click for From Overwhelmed to Empowered - How to Set Boundaries – Learn how to set and enforce boundaries confidently!
🔹 Follow me on YouTube for More Episodes
🔹 Subscribe & Leave a Review! Your support helps more people find this content.
Change begins with ourselves!
Children’s Books:
Follow Cathy:
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Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/lessonsforlifewithgrammakate
DISCLAIMER
The Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate Podcast and content posted by Cathy Barker are presented solely for general information, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have. They should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.
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By Gramma KateAre Screen Time Apps Parenting Your Kids? Time for a Custody Battle
Are screen time apps quietly taking over your role as a parent?
In this episode, I’m exploring a harsh truth: our kids are watching us more than we think, and screen time is stealing the moments that matter most.
You’ll hear:
Key Points
✅ Kids mirror adult behaviour—what they see is what they learn
✅ Screen time is linked to anxiety, loneliness, and depression in children
✅ Connection in the early years shapes brain development and emotional strength
✅ Screens aren’t just distracting—they’re replacing vital moments of bonding
✅ You don’t need to be perfect, just present
✅ Small daily shifts, like a one-minute check-in or screen-free dinner, rebuild trust
✅ Assertive, calm responses (not power struggles) teach kids emotional regulation
✅ Boundaries around screens must be modelled, not just taught
✅ Research shows chores boost kids' self-esteem, because they feel valued
✅ Presence is a gift—one your kids will remember more than any app or device
Resources & Links:
🔹 Click for From Overwhelmed to Empowered - How to Set Boundaries – Learn how to set and enforce boundaries confidently!
🔹 Follow me on YouTube for More Episodes
🔹 Subscribe & Leave a Review! Your support helps more people find this content.
Change begins with ourselves!
Children’s Books:
Follow Cathy:
Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsforlifewithgrammakate/
Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/lessonsforlifewithgrammakate
DISCLAIMER
The Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate Podcast and content posted by Cathy Barker are presented solely for general information, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have. They should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.