Teens, Screens & Parenting in the Digital Age: Erin Walsh on Raising Connected Kids
Update: 2025-05-17
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In This Episode:With the rapid pace of technology and an abundance of parenting information – and misinformation – it can be challenging to know the best way to handle digital behavior in teens. What should parents really worry about when it comes to teens and screens? And what can we do if we feel like we’re losing the battle around screen time?In this must-listen Mom Enough® episode, we’re joined by Erin Walsh—speaker, author, and co-founder of the Spark & Stitch Institute—to break down what’s actually going on in your teen’s digital world. We talk about her upcoming book, It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence (May 2025), and why understanding your child’s brain development is the key to navigating screen time, online safety, and your relationship with your child. Tune in to hear Erin Walsh’s science-backed, compassionate advice that helps you stop fighting tech—and start fostering connection. HOW ARE YOU PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE?Erin Walsh talks about connection being more protective than control. What does that look like in your own parenting? Have you found ways to connect even when your teen seems resistant? Erin reframes common myths about teens and technology. Which of these myths were most surprising to you, and how might you shift your approach to screens or tech as a result of your new understanding? The episode highlights three major concerns for parents: hate content, body image content, and unwanted contact from strangers. What conversations have you or do you need to have about these concerns? How might you handle it if you discover your child is engaging with this type of content on social media or online? WANT TO LEARN MORE?To learn more about Spark & Stitch Institute, click here.For Erin Walsh's It's Their World book, click here.
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