Understanding the Digital Landscape – FOMO and Phones

Update: 2024-06-12

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Navigating the Digital Jungle: Understanding FOMO, Screen Time, and Digital Well-being

In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle', Sue Atkins is joined by Tara Jones, an experienced deputy head and ed tech consultant, and Angeline Corvaglia, the creator of Data Girls and Friends. Together, they delve into the challenges of screen time and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among children. Tara discusses the importance of setting boundaries and suggests the idea of having family contracts for phone usage, while Angeline highlights educational videos to foster healthy digital habits. Special guest Lucy Smith shares her personal journey with her autistic daughter, who decided to give up her smartphones for better mental health and in turn her brother did also. The episode concludes with a discussion on family activities, digital detox tips, and the role of societal change in promoting healthier tech use.

Links for Lucy:

https://icaw-cic.com/

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https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/

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Family Contract examples

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