"Doctor Mom" Podcast

# 195: Screen Time Solutions for Kids with Andrea Davis

08.25.2020 - By Stephanie Greunke, RD and Dr. Elana Roumell, NDPlay

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Dr. Elana interviews Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time, to discuss healthy screen time solutions for kids especially during a time when many of our screen time use has gone up. As a mother of five, Andrea, has learned the hard way when it came to screen time with her kids. When she handed over a phone too soon to one of her children without being prepared, she realized how important creating healthy tech boundaries was for a healthier family. In this episode Dr. Elana and Andrea discuss what healthy boundaries look like and that doesn’t mean no screen time or making you feel guilty. In fact, it is the opposite. In this episode they empower you with tools and resources so you can have a healthy relationship with the screen for your kids and ultimately create a “tech-healthy family.” There is a healthy balance and in today’s episode we hope you can find what that balance looks like in your home.  Topics Discussed: Identifying when there is a time and place for screen time and getting rid of the guilt! How to assess what too much screen time is for your individual child When a “reset” is needed and what that looks like How can we work with our kids and spouses to create healthy tech boundaries What are some characteristics of tech-healthy families How can we create an environment that promotes connection over screen time 2 actional steps you can take now!  Listen to today's episode on our website  Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell

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