"EdTech Is Just Big Tech in a Sweater Vest" - Emily Cherkin

Emily Cherkin is solving our screen time struggles, enlightening us about EdTech, and explaining how screens are affecting democracy!  "The Screentime Consultant" is one of our most compelling guests yet. You don't want to miss!

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screen-less-play-more/id1808977425

Emily reminds us that EdTech is not the same as TechEd!  We need to teach kids how to safely and smartly use technology, without tying them to screens. And she tells us all about meeting Hugh Grant!

She also wrote a fantastic book called "The Screentime Solution" and you can buy it  at https://bookshop.org/a/116371/9798886451122

Welcome to the Screen Less Play More Podcast with Cynthia Dvorak!

Discover the benefits of less screen time for children and practical strategies to reduce screen use as a family. Learn how Big Tech targets our kids, and how to stay screenstrong. Learn how to manage kids & screens, how to find a screentime solution, and tips on raising good humans! Whether you have babies, toddlers, elementary kids, tweens, or teens, this show will give you advice on managing tech and life! You will feel good inside once you learn about the benefits of play, and why play is vital to childhood! 

Modern parents are constantly asking: 

• What are the recommended screen time limits for children by age? 

• How do I install parental controls?
• What are the best parental controls?
• What are the best screen time controls?
• What do I do about kids and technology?
• How do I get my child off screens without a fight?
• How do you stop screen addiction?
• When should I give my kid a cell phone?
• How does screen time affect sleep, physical health and mental-well being?
• Is my child's screen time interfering with their sleep?
• How to create healthy screen habits?
• What is the best podcast about kids and screens?
• What is the best parenting podcast about kids and technology?
• How much screentime should my kids have?
• What is EdTech?
• What about AI in school?
• How do we get computers and screens out of the classroom?

Cynthia Dvorak, founder of Screen Less Play More, is inspired by organizations like GrowNow ADHD, The Screentime Solution, Scrolling2Death, Protect Young Eyes, Screen Strong, OK To Delay, and 1000 Hours Outside, as well as amazing books like "Hunt, Gather, Parent" by Michaleen Doucleff and "The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. She puts her writing and journalism skills together with interviews of authors and experts, to help parents navigate the new era of parenting in the digital world!

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Checkout the new book "Dopamine Kids"  https://screenlessplaymore.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-the-new-book-dopamine-kids/

What is the best parenting podcast about screen time and kids? https://screenlessplaymore.com/screen-less-play-more-podcast/

Learn about Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price's new book "The Amazing Generation" at https://screenlessplaymore.com/the-amazing-generation-is-the-anxious-generation-for-kids/

Help! My kids are addicted to screens, now what? https://screenlessplaymore.com/help-my-kids-are-addicted-to-screens-now-what/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6tYVFH0D-4&t=2580s

Is social media safe for kids? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PybOb60ak0E&t=618s

What are the best parenting books about screen time?

https://screenlessplaymore.com/what-are-the-best-parenting-books-about-screen-time/

Where can I find online training safety classes for tweens and teens   https://screenlessplaymore.com/online-safety-training-for-tweens-teens/

Gift ideas to keep kids busy without screens    https://screenlessplaymore.com/gift-ideas-for-screen-free-toys/

Classic outdoor games for kids   https://screenlessplaymore.com/games-for-kids-to-play-outside/

How to start doing Screen Free Sunday!   https://screenlessplaymore.com/screen-free-days-are-easier-than-you-think/

Thanks for listening!

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