Tweens and Teens Digital Wellness

Tweens and Teens Digital WellnessIn this episode of The Resilient Kid Podcast, host Ashley Costello welcomes Heather from Tech Healthy Families to discuss the concept of 'tech healthy families'.Heather shares her background as a teacher and digital learning leader, emphasizing the need for digital wellness in education. She talks about the importance of teaching children digital citizenship and the habits around tech use that affect productivity and mental health. Heather and Ashley also delve into the crucial topic of managing technology without demonizing it, highlighting the need for balanced conversations and agreements rather than strict rules.They discuss strategies such as modeling good tech habits, pausing before posting, and the significance of media literacy. Heather concludes by stressing the value of open communication and involvement from both parents and educators to foster responsible tech use in children.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Tech Healthy Families 01:37 Meet Heather: A Journey in Tech Education 02:24 The Importance of Digital Wellness 03:06 Engaging Kids in Tech Conversations 10:04 Parental Involvement and Media Literacy 19:49 Understanding Digital Addiction 29:32 Practical Tips for Healthy Tech UseTech Healthy Family - Links Tech Healthy Families Website Instagram LinkedInUseful Links Sign up to our newsletter Get “A Parents Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” BookSocial Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Spotify Website