"We have decided to put the world's most brilliant software engineers in kids' pockets, and we've expected them to exert a level of self-control that you and I never had as children. It's not their fault."  - Chris McKenna

Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes has some incredibly insightful tips for parents. He says that having a "porn talk" with our kids can be as quick and easy as a ten-second mention on the car ride to school, or a fifiteen-second sentence before bedtime. Early and often is the key. They don't need to applaud, they don't even need to respond, you just need to say SOMETHING to make kids aware that there is inappropriate content out there, and you are a safe person to tell when they see it.

It's time to talk to your kids about porn, and Chris tells you the easy way to do it!

Chris talks to us about online pornography, social media, AI in schools, EdTech, and so much more! One of our best episodes ever!

Learn more at https://www.protectyoungeyes.com

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? 

• Is Snapchat safe? Is Roblox safe?
• Is social media safe for kids?
• How do I install parental controls?
• How do I talk to my kids about porn?
• What do I do if I find porn on my child's phone?
• How do I keep my kids away from porn?
• What is a router?
• 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?
• 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?

Cynthia Dvorak, founder of Screen Less Play More, is inspired by organizations like GrowNow, 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

https://screenlessplaymore.com/is-social-media-safe-for-kids/

 

What are the best parenting books about screen time?

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

 

Why are kids addicted to screens?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBXOGzjQ9JE&t=742s

https://screenlessplaymore.com/why-are-kids-so-addicted-to-screens-hint-its-by-design/

How Generative AI can rot your brain  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJjlerRBqqw&t=1355s

Why is play important for children? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iWaIyA5FmY&t=1412s

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!