Feeling like your teenager is glued to their phone? Do endless scrolls on TikTok and Instagram have you worried about screen time addiction? In this episode of the Raising You, Raising Them podcast, hosts Mike and Jen dive deep into the challenges of managing screen time for children and teenagers. We explore the latest research on excessive screen time and its connection to issues like depression and anxiety in children. We'll also share practical tips and strategies to help you reduce screen time and establish healthy digital habits for the whole family through the lens of conscious parenting. So, ditch the screen struggle and tune in – you'll walk away with actionable tools to create a more balanced and connected home environment!

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Our favorite quotable moments:

"This generation of parents, we were the guinea pigs [for social media]”. - Jennifer Witten

“I would have done everything differently with our kids, but we just didn't know.” - Jennifer Witten 

“This first decade of throwing our kids in front of screens… we had no idea that we were literally handing them like a loaded gun." - Jennifer Witten

"When they're doing something, it is meeting an unmet emotional need. So we can't set boundaries on something if we don't first understand what our child is getting from it.” - Jennifer Witten

The first job is to get attuned to, what is my child getting from this phone that they're not getting from me? That's the first thing." - Jennifer Witten

Resources:

Website - Jennifer Witten

Instagram - Jennifer Witten

Dr Shefali’s Website

About Your Hosts:

Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.

Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey.

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