Are smartphones stealing the spotlight from youth athletes? 

This episode of Our Kids Play Hockey explores the impact of excessive phone use on mental health, performance, and development. 

Our guest expert, Larissa Mills, gives some surprising suggestions in advocating for limited screen use until a certain age. 

Discover how to create healthy phone routines, establish boundaries, and balance parental monitoring with trust. 

Also, learn to audit your social media feeds for positivity and embrace unplugged family activities. 

This episode also tackles the challenges parents face in setting phone limits, offering practical advice to navigate this digital dilemma.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:08 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Child Athletes

00:06:19 The Debate on Banning Cell Phones in Schools

00:08:00 The Impact of Screen Time on Youth Sports Performance

00:09:51 Parental Challenges with Phone Use

00:16:33 The Science Behind Phone Addiction

00:19:58 The Power of Family Connection in a Digital Age

00:25:30 The Dangers of Betting and Social Media for Athletes

00:40:04 The Right Age for Kids to Have Phones

00:48:20 A Mother's Discovery of Her Son's Vape Business

00:53:37 Curating a Positive Social Media Feed

01:01:07 Transforming Family Travel into Bonding Experiences

01:05:29 Addressing the Decline in Youth Sports Participation

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