Technology as a Barrier and Bridge to Healthy Family Relationships

This OPENING episode of Season 2 of the Practically Perfect
Parenting Podcast is positively packed with information and
tantalizing tips. TECHNOLOGY and SCREEN TIME is a huge issue for
many parents. In this captivating episode, Dr. Sara and Dr. John
are talking back to technology; they’re saying, “Hey technology,
we’re taking you down! Well, not really. But the episode does
include a range of AMAZING insights and tips to help parents
understand and deal with the dangers and opportunities of
technology and screen time. When you tune in, be sure to listen
for:


Dr. Sara’s obsession with using contracts to manage her
children’s screen-time.

A clip from Dr. Dimitri Christakis’s TEDx Ranier talk where
he provides a fun critique, partially narrated by Dr. Sara, on
Baby Einstein (to watch Dr. Christakis’s full talk, go
to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoT7qH_uVNo

How much a baby’s brain grows from birth to age 2 (can you
guess?)

Dr. John’s four tips for raising children with healthy brains

Dr. Christakis’s three stage theory about how constantly
changing screens contribute to children having attention
problems.

Dr. Sara’s and Dr. John’s thoughts on the appropriate use of
technology and screens for families.



Don’t wait. Use your favorite personal device to listen to your
favorite podcasters launch themselves into SEASON 2!