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I gave up screentime and got my life back… 7 days without social media completely changed my energy, focus, and creativity. In this video, I share what happened, how it transformed my life, and how you can try it too. Join the free High Vibe Tribe and stay tuned for the upcoming 14-Day Social Media Detox Challenge. I'll be announcing all the details here soon: https://www.skool.com/highvibetribe/about
Tweetable quote from Guy"Every decision is an emotional decision."SummaryIn this episode, Dr Espen is joined by the renowned psychologist, Guy Winch. They discuss the critical importance of emotional health, the dangers of chronic loneliness, and the impact of childhood experiences on emotional patterns. Throughout our conversation, they explored the nature of emotions and their role in shaping our lives.About our guest:Internationally renowned psychologist Guy Winch advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science-based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He is the author of the Get Wrong Do Right Emotional Health Newsletter and the Dear Guy column for TED, and he is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast from iHeartRadio.
John Fardy, host of Newstalk's ScreenTime, joins The Anton Savage Show with his picks for the best family films to stream or catch on TV over the Easter weekend.Listen here.
Patience Against the backdrop of the historic city of York, detective Bea Metcalf forms an unlikely duo with young autistic police archivist Patience Evans, opening a door into a whole new world for Patience (ThreeNow). The Stolen Girl A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mom to two young kids, upside down. When her daughter Lucia asks to go to a sleepover at her new best friend Josie's house, Elisa agrees. After meeting Josie's mother, Rebecca, she's put at ease by her charming nature and their impressive house. But when she says goodnight to her daughter, she has no idea that she is about to be thrust into every parent's worst nightmare (Disney+). Diamond Heist It's the year 2000, and London unveils the Millennium Dome to usher in the third millennium. A group of criminals devise a plan to steal the Millennium Dome Diamond at the heart of the Millennium Jewels collection (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we dive into the impact of screen time on your cravings, sleep, and emotional well-being. You'll learn how the habit loop—cue, craving, response, reward—keeps us reaching for our phones and how this loop connects to emotional eating and restless nights. We explore gentle, mindful strategies to break free from screen overuse and reclaim your focus, energy, and inner calm. If you've ever felt stuck in a scroll-and-snack cycle, this one's for you.Become a sponsor of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast here!patreon.com/loseyourcravingsGet my FREE Guide: Break Free From Nighttime EatingWant to dive deeper into ending your cravings and overeating once and for all? → Book a call with me! Keysa Amaro helps women manage their emotional eating and cravings without deprivation or complicated meal plans so they can show up fully in their life and career.
STRONGER BONES LIFESTYLE: REVERSING THE COURSE OF OSTEOPOROSIS NATURALLY
Have you ever considered that your eyesight might be affecting your bone health? In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle podcast, I sit down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a functional eye doctor and neuro-optometrist who's connecting the dots between vision, balance, and your risk of falling and breaking a bone. As someone who works with women 50+, fall prevention is one of the top concerns I hear about—and Dr. Bryce is showing us that vision may be the missing piece in our bone health strategy.We talk about how vision drives balance, posture, and movement—and how poor visual processing, eye fatigue, and depth perception issues can increase your chances of falling. That means more risk for fractures and accelerating bone loss. You'll learn how strengthening your eye muscles, improving your visual flexibility, and understanding how your eyes and brain work together can support you in staying upright, active, and independent. This conversation is a powerful reminder that bone health starts in more places than we think—including your eyes!Key TakeawaysThe Eye-Brain-Bone Connection – Vision is essential to how we move through space, and poor visual processing can increase fall risk and lead to fractures and bone loss.Screen Time and Bone Health – Staring at screens weakens the eye muscles needed for balance and coordination, indirectly increasing the risk of falls and bone-related injuries.Depth Perception and Fractures – Loss of depth perception makes it harder to navigate curbs, stairs, and uneven ground, putting bones at risk of breaks and setbacks.Eyes as Bone-Supporting Muscles – Just like weight-bearing builds bone, training your eye muscles supports posture, stability, and safer movement.Vision, Posture, and Bone Loss – Misaligned vision affects posture and body mechanics, creating patterns that contribute to chronic stress on the bones and joints.Functional Vision for Stronger Bones – Eye-brain-body integration is crucial for fall prevention, making vision training a key strategy in protecting bone density.Aging Eyes, Aging Bones – As eye function becomes less flexible with age, so does your body's ability to adapt and avoid falls—unless you intervene with the right tools.Where to Find Our GuestDr. Bryce Appelbaum's resources are available at http://www.myvisionfirst.comTake the free online vision assessment at http://www.myvisionfirst.com/quizInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaumLinks & ResourcesStronger Bones Lifestyle CommunityJoin a supportive space to strengthen your bones naturally with live sessions and masterclasses. Start your 10-day free trial now at https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-communityHealthy Gut Healthy Bones ProgramDiscover a self-paced course to build stronger bones and better gut health. Enroll now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/Free Download: Common Root Causes of OsteoporosisGet a free guide on osteoporosis causes and actionable solutions. Download now at https://debirobinson.com/#7rootcausesMasterclass: Stronger Bones Stronger YouWatch an on-demand masterclass for natural bone health strategies. Start here: https://debirobinson.com/bone-health-masterclass-signup-1/Healthy Gut Healthy Bones QuizAssess your bone health and discover personalized solutions. Take the quiz now at https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-quiz-landing-page/Newsletter SubscriptionStay updated with exclusive bone health insights and tips. Subscribe at https://debirobinson.com/#newsletter-signup
Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about what she's been viewing
Click this link to get Sean's new book, for free. https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/free-book-how-to-break-screen-addiction-and-stop-it Join Sean and Jordan and they talk about the parenting struggle of our generation! Listen in as Sean shares 25 years of experience and lots and lots of wisdom on this important subject. We look into Jonathan Haidt's ground-breaking work in his book, Anxious Generation, and help you understand some of the most important stats and take-aways. You will walk away from this episode empowered and changed. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us
Digital technology recommendations on the Ministry of Education website say children two to six years old should have minimal screen time, with a sessions a maximum of 15 minutes at a time. It's recommended students six to 12 years old should spend no more than a third of the school day on screen, that's about two hours. But how closely are the guidelines being followed, from one school to the next? Julie Cullen, a paediatric physiotherapist, spoke to Lisa Owen.
If you've ever asked your child to do something—only to be met with silence, eye-rolls, or outright refusal—this episode is for you. Justin and Kylie dive into five surprising reasons why kids ignore us and share five powerful strategies to help them want to listen. With equal parts insight and humour, this episode offers real-world parenting advice that makes connection—not control—the goal. KEY POINTS: Kids often don’t listen because they don’t care about the task or see it as relevant to them. Developmentally, children are egocentric and lack adult-level perspective. Parents often forget to get their child’s attention before making a request. Screentime, distractions, and habits of non-compliance can reduce responsiveness. Being fun, patient, and involved can transform how children respond. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“Be the kind of person your kids want to pay attention to.” RESOURCES: Happy Families Membership – happyfamilies.com.au How to Get Your Kids to Really Listen [PDF download] ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Get your child’s attention before speaking—use touch, eye contact, and a calm tone. Be involved—where possible, do the task together rather than directing from afar. Use gentle reminders and accountability instead of repeating or yelling. Be patient—allow time between request and response before following up. Make it fun—add humour, creativity, and playfulness to your interactions to boost connection. Find us on Facebook Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we get our kids to stop looking at screens? A new summit has some ideas.
It feels like the whole world is talking about Adolescence on Netflix. It's a drama that takes viewers into the immediate aftermath of a shocking crime: the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his classmate. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster to work through some of the challenging themes of the popular show and what it means for parents. Adolescence focuses on the accusatory process of the boy's investigation. It's raw, emotional, and eye-opening. It underscores the critical need for parents to be actively involved in their children's online world, to understand the pressures and influences they face, and to foster open communication about difficult topics like online behavior, relationships, and societal expectations. Why This MattersAdolescence on Netflix compels parents to consider their role in shaping their children's values and to recognize the subtle signs of distress or dangerous ideologies before it's too late.Key TakeawaysThere are dangers online: Parents must be aware of their kids' online activityYoung minds are very impressionable: Teens especially are easily influenced Kids face hidden pressures: Often, they aren't vocalized, which means parents but be vigilant Important Episode Timestamps00:00 - 00:54 | Introduction & Meet the Hosts00:54 - 02:03 | What Is Adolescence on Netflix?02:03 - 04:01 | Extreme Story, Real-Life Relevance04:01 - 07:02 | Empathy for Kids—and for Parents07:02 - 08:13 | Big Question: How Do We Help Our Kids Navigate the Digital World?08:13 - 12:01 | A Teen's World: Validation, Criticism, and the Weight of Online Pressure12:01 - 15:32 | Why Parents Struggle to Keep Up15:32 - 18:03 | Dads in the Dark: Setting Boundaries in a Changing World18:03 - 22:16 | Practical Steps for Dads: Watch, Ask, Listen22:16 - 23:59 | Pro Move of the WeekAPD Pro Move:Set a reminder on your phone to have at least a weekly, regular 'digital check-ins' with your kids. Let them know they can tell you anything and you support them.Listen Again:Episode 39 – Is My Kid Addicted to Screen Time?All Pro Dad Resources:We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
Jenny Belle (Kova International, and Screentime presenter with Spirit Radio) speaks to Wendy about The King of Kings film arriving to Irish cinemas nationwide.
Send us a text[Jujutsu Kaisen 25 - 28 + Ronin Warriors (Screen Time)]What's that over there? Is it a bird, a plane, NO ITS A FUCKING EVIL SAMURAI FROM ANCIENT TIMES COMING TO DESTROY THE WORLD! Join Blake and Spencer as they relive this classic anime from 1988 and also watch some of the best flashback episodes of an anime ever!Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee
Lauren Lapkus joins to discuss why men wear rings, the importance of screen time and her favorite American Girl Doll
Your Friends and Neighbours After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbours' homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous (Apple TV+). Landman Deep in the heart of West Texas, roughnecks and wildcat billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil business as oil rigs begin to dominate the state. Crisis executive Tommy Norris tries to bring his company to the top during a fuelling boom (Prime Video). North of North Siaja is a young Inuk mother who dreams of reinventing herself in her tiny Arctic community of Ice Cove, a town where everybody knows your business. After a spontaneous - and extremely public - exit from her marriage, Siaja finds herself navigating the unpredictable, and often hilarious, highs and lows that come with relationships, motherhood, a new job, and finding your way (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Jacqueline delves into the challenges and strategies of managing screen time for children. She shares her personal experiences navigating screen usage for her three kids, especially during the pandemic. Jacqueline discusses the guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and her practical approach, such as using a screen time token system and visual timers. She highlights the importance of high-quality content, engaging alternatives to screens, and leading by example. Jacqueline also touches on the complexities of content control and communication with children about their screen time habits. She concludes by emphasizing flexibility and open dialogue as key components of managing screen time effectively.GET CONNECTED!Motherhood Intended:Motherhood Intended websiteJoin our FREE Motherhood Intended CommunitySend a DM for Jacqueline's Screen Time Chart PDF: @motherhood_intendedLink to screen time tokens on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4UnZbL7Leave a review for the podcastApply to be a guest on the show!EPISODE BREAKDOWN:01:00 Personal Experience with Screen Time02:34 AAP Guidelines for Screen Time04:16 Challenges and Strategies for Managing Screen Time04:43 Screen Time Token System11:00 Parental Controls and Content Management11:59 Screen Time for Younger Children15:00 Final Thoughts and AdviceSend us a Text Message with questions, suggestions, or to just say hello!Support the showIf you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving intended parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
Are you worried that your kids have too much freedom with their iPhone, tablet, or video games? It's not too late to set new screen time rules for your family! Parenting coach Tyler Durman is back to share his expert advice on managing screen time, social media, and gaming. In this episode, you'll learn how to help your kids handle the responsibility that comes with technology, create healthy boundaries, and find the right balance between privacy and freedom for your teens. Tyler Durman can reset your relationship with your teen at Hopeforparents.com Read Counterintutive: What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Return guest Leslie Vigor, parent and social emotional educator, joins Chad and Nikki for a conversation about the impact of screens on kids, with special focus on the incredible value of play for healthy emotional development in childhood.
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the phenomenon of Minecraft and why parents may be OK with some screen time. Read the articles from the BBC here and here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Brian, Courtney, and Travis explore the significance of play and humor in parenting, particularly in the context of fostering children who have experienced trauma. They share personal anecdotes about their own childhood experiences with play, discuss the psychological benefits of humor and play in building connections, and provide real-life examples of how these tools have helped them engage with children in their care. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for children to express themselves and the transformative power of play in fostering emotional health. The hosts also explore the significance of humor and play in parenting, particularly in the context of fostering connections with children. Travis shares from a resource highlighting the fascinating parallels between humor and trauma on impacting the brain and of course where they diverge. They talk about the importance of humor in child development and the therapeutic aspects of humor in relation to trauma. The conversation also delves into different types of play, the challenges of managing screen time, and the value of finding common interests to build relationships with kids. Ultimately, they emphasize that we'll often never fully know the lasting impact of small moments of connection and how these moments can be life changing.
The amount of time children and adolescents spend with a screen is absolutely stunning. Lots of people, including parents, health leaders, educators, elected leaders from both parties I might mention, and even children themselves, are highly concerned and are discussing what might be done about all this. I'm delighted to begin this series of podcasts on children and screen time. Today we're welcoming two very special guests who can talk about this topic in general, and especially about what's being done to protect children and adolescents. Several podcasts will follow this one that deal with food and nutrition in particular. Our first guest, Kris Perry, is Executive Director of Children and Screens, an organization devoted to protecting children. In the digital world by addressing media's impact on child development, communicating state-of-the-art information, and working with policymakers. Prior to joining children in Screens, Kris was senior advisor of the Governor of California and Deputy Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. Our other guest, Dr. Dimitri Christakis is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and director of the Center for Child Health Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's. He's also editor-in-chief of JAMA Pediatrics and both Chief Scientific Officer and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of Children and Screens. He's also the co-editor of a new book that I'm very excited to discuss. Interview Summary Download The Handbook of Children and Screens: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-69362-5 Kris, let's start with you. Could you set the stage and give us some sense of how much time children spend in front of screens, children and adolescents, and what devices are being used and what kind of trends are you seeing? Yes, I'd be happy to. I had better news for your listeners, but as you might imagine, since the advent of the smartphone and social media, the youth digital media use has been increasing each year. Especially as children get older and have increasing demands on their time to use screens. But let's just start at the beginning of the lifespan and talk about kids under the age of two who shockingly are spending as much as two hours a day on screens. Most spend about 50 minutes, but there's a significant chunk spending up to two hours. And that rises to three or three to five hours in childhood. And eventually in adolescence, approximately eight and a half hours a day our adolescents are spending online. Also wanted to talk a little bit about middle childhood children, six to 12 years of age. 70% of them already have a social media account, and we all know social media wasn't designed for children. And there are restrictions on children under 13 using them, and yet children six to 12 most have an account already. Over half of four-year-olds have a tablet and two thirds of children have their own device by the age of eight; and 90% of teens. This probably won't be surprising, and yet we should really think about what this means; that 90% of teens are using YouTube, 60% are on TikTok and Instagram, and 55% use Snapchat. I'll stop by ending on a really alarming statistic. Oh my, there's more? There's more. I know it! I told you. I'll be the bearer of bad news so that we can talk about solutions later. But, children are checking their devices as often as 300 times per day. 300 times. 300 times per day, and we're talking about screen time right now. And we know that when you're using time to be on screens, you are not doing something else. And we know that childhood is full of challenges and skill building and mastery that requires repetition and tenacity and grit and effort. And the more children are on their screens, whether it's social media or other entertainment, they're not doing one of these other critical child development tasks. That's pretty amazing. And the fact that the older kids are spending more time on before a screen than they are in school is pretty alarming. And the younger, the really youngest kids, that's especially alarming. So, Dimitri, why should we fret about this? And I realize that fret is kind of a mild word here. Maybe all I'll panic would be better. But what are some of the major concerns? Well, I don't think panic is ever the right reaction, but the numbers Kris conveyed, you know, I think do paint a, let's say, concerning story. You know, the simple reality is that there's only so much time in a day. And if you think about it, teenagers in particular should sleep for eight to 10 hours a day at a minimum. They really should be in school six and a half, seven hours a day. And then when you add the numbers, Kris conveyed, you realize that something's giving because there isn't enough time left to spend eight and a half hours a day. The two things at a minimum that are giving are sleep. Kids are losing sleep to be on screens. And I'm sorry to say that they're losing school while they're on screens. We just published a paper that used passive sensing to see where and when children are on their screens. And found that the typical child in the United States spends an hour and a half during the school day on their device. And it's not, before any of your guests ask, on Wikipedia or Encyclopedia Britannica. It's on the usual suspects of social media, TikTok, etc. So, you know, we talk about displacement, and I think it's pretty obvious what's being displaced during school hours. Its time focused on learning if it's in the classroom, and time focused on being authentically present in real time and space if it's during recess. School hours are precious in that way, and I think it is concerning that they're spending that much time in school. And I told you the median. Of course, some kids are above that, a significant half of them are above it. And at the high end, they're spending 30 to 40% of school time on screens. Now, some schools have enacted policies. They don't typically enforce them very well. One of the things that drives me nuts, Kelly, is that as an academic, you know we love to argue amongst ourselves and hem and haw. And this issue about whether or not there's such a phenomenon as digital addiction is still being hotly debated. Honestly, the only behavioral addiction that's being seriously considered at this point is gaming disorder. The DSM-5 didn't consider gaming, considered it, but didn't include, it said it needed further study in 2013. In 2022, the WHO did include gaming disorder as an ICD-11 diagnosis. But just as further evidence how slow science is compared to technology., I mean gaming, while it's still an entity, represents a small fraction of most people's screen time. And the numbers that Kris conveyed, a small fraction of that for some on average was gaming. For some people, it's their screen use of choice, but for many, it's social media. YouTube, although I consider YouTube to be a social media, etc. And at the high end when you hear the numbers Kris conveyed in my mind that's a behavioral addiction any way you define it. Well, and if you think about things that we all agree are addictive, like nicotine and alcohol and heroin, people aren't doing it 300 times a day. So it's really pretty remarkable. And that's exactly right. One of the salient criteria for those addictions is that it's interfering with activities of daily living. Well, you can't be on a screen for nine hours a day when you're supposed to be asleep for 10 and at school for six without interfering with activities of day. The math isn't there. And things like being physically active and going out and playing. That's right. It doesn't add up. So, you don't need the DSM-5. You don't need a psychiatrist. You need a mathematician to tell you that there's too much time on this thing. Alright, so Kris, talk to us if you will, about the Children and Screens organization. I have a lot of respect for the organization and its work. Tell us how it got started and what its objectives are. Well, it's so great to be on this show with you and get to see you in your day job, Kelly. Because you've been an advisor, like Dimitri, to the institute almost since its inception, which is in 2013. As you know, our founder, Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra, really became concerned as a parent about the way digital media was impacting her children and sought out some answers. Well, what does this mean? Why is this happening? What should I do? And found out that this, of course, is 2013, this is a long time ago. There wasn't that much research yet. And it was multidisciplinary. In other words, there might be a study among neuroscientists or developmental psychologists, even ophthalmologists. But there really hadn't been, yet, a concerted effort to bring these different disciplines and the research together to try to answer some of these hard questions about the impact on kids. And lo and behold, here we are, almost 13 years since the advent of the smartphone and social media. And there is an astounding amount of research across disciplines. So, what we do at the institute is we try to translate it as fast as we can and make it actionable for parents, providers, and policy makers. And we do that through our Ask the Experts webinar series where we bring the experts themselves directly to our audience to talk about these impacts and answer questions. We also create printables, you might say, like tip sheets and Research at a Glance Digest, and newsletters and FAQs and we've upgraded our website to make it very navigable for parents of kids of all ages. I even started my own podcast this year, which has been really fun. Dimitri was my first guest, so it's great to see him here. And we have convenings. We're having our third Digital Media Developing Mind Scientific Congress this summer where the experts come together in person to discuss issues. And we really try to focus them on advancing research and supporting it, translating it, and positioning the issue as a policy priority. We'll be in Washington, DC where we know lawmakers are grappling with the impact of digital media on child development, how to make online, products safer for kids and protect their data. The Institute is in the middle of all of this, trying to facilitate more discussion, more results and more support for parents primarily. Kris, a couple of things occur to me. One is that the breadth of work you do is really very impressive because you're not only having very hands-on kind of in the real world ex advice for parents on how to navigate this world, but you have advice for and helpful resources for policy makers and for researchers and people. It's really quite an impressive breadth of work. The other thing that occurred to me is that I don't think you and I would have any podcast career at all if it hadn't been for Dimitri helping us out. So thanks Dimitri. Yeah. So, let me ask you, Dimitri, so I know that both you and Kris are committed to an evidence-based approach to making policy. Yeah. But technology advances way more quickly than scientists can evaluate it. Much less come up with policies to deal with it. And by the time research gets funded, completed, published, you're on to eight new levels of technology. So how does one handle this fundamental problem of pace? It's a really good question. I mean, I can tell you that we should at a minimum learn from the mistakes we've made in the past. And, you know, one of the most critical, frankly, that most people don't really understand is that we talk about the age at which children get social media accounts in this country. Kris pointed out that actually pre-teens routinely have social media accounts. Social media companies do very little to age gate. They're trying to do more now, but even the age at which we've accepted it is being normative is 13. Few people know where that comes from. That doesn't come from talking to pediatricians, psychologists, parents about what age is the appropriate age. It comes entirely from COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), which basically was the original privacy act that said that before the age of 13, companies could not collect data from children. So, because these companies were interested in collecting data, they set the age at 13 so as to not have any constraints on the data they collected. Well, that's not even common sense-based policy, let alone evidence-based policy. And it's never been revisited since. It's very troubling to me. And as things move forward, I think we have to learn from those mistakes. Medicine has a maxim which is do no harm. We use that phrase a lot and I think it's a good one in this case. I think it's a particularly good one as we see the new technologies emerging around artificial intelligence. And you know, again, like any new technology, it has incredible upside. We made the mistake and we're still paying for it, about not appreciating the downsides of social network sites, and frankly, the internet in general. And I would hope we put guardrails in place now. And if you will apply the same standard we apply to other non-technology based products. You can't introduce a new pharmaceutical to anybody, let alone to children, until you show it's safe and effective. You can't bring toys to the world that are dangerous. Why do we have more safety precautions around toys than we do around websites for children? You know, a lot of it involves changing defaults, doesn't it? Because if the default is that government or somebody out there has to prove that something is harmful before it gets taken away. That changes everything then if you began at a different point where these companies have to prove that these things are safe. Correct. Or they're permitted. Then the companies would find workarounds and they would play games with that too, but at least that would help some. Well, it would help some. And at least we'd be philosophically in the right place. By the way, Kris didn't say it, so I'll say it. You know, the mission of Children and Screens, lest we sound like Luddites here, is not get kids away from technology. Take away their smartphones. We all recognize that technology is here to stay. I think all of us appreciate the incredible upside that it brings to children's lives. The mission of Children and Screens is to help children lead healthy lives in a digital world. And part of the reason she and I often talk about the concerns we have is because the pros make the case for themselves. I mean, you know, no one needs to come here and tell you how amazing it is that you could Google something or that you could get somewhere with GPS. I mean, we know it's amazing and we all rely on it. And none of us are ever talking about getting rid of that stuff. That makes good sense. It's like, you know, children benefit from the fact that they can get around with their parents in the automobile. But you want to have car seats in there to protect them. Exactly. And that's exactly right. There needs to be assurances of safety and they're none. I mean, they're really virtually none. The age getting is a joke. And even if we accept it as effective, the age set of 13 is too young, in my opinion. We started this conversation talking about these medias being addictive, I believe they're addictive. There are legitimate academics that will debate me on that, and I'm happy to join that debate. But as I said before, it's a tough argument to win when people spending upwards of 10 to 16 hours a day doing it. I don't know what you call that besides addictive. We can argue about what percentage are doing that, but nevertheless, once you accept something as addictive, for other addictive things we immediately age gate it above 18 or 21, right? Mm-hmm. We don't believe that the teenagers have the ability to regulate their alcohol or tobacco or gambling, all of which we accept are addictive. In fact, in the case of alcohol, we raised the age from 18 to 21 because we thought even 18-year-olds weren't able to do it. And yet somehow for this behavior, we think of it as just so different that it doesn't require greater cognitive capacity. And I don't believe that. Yeah, very good point. Kris, let me ask you a question about how you and your colleagues at Children and Screens set priorities because there are a lot of things that one could potentially worry about as outcomes. There's violence that kids see on social media. There's cognitive and brain development, social developments, social interactions, and bullying. Mental health, body image, diet, all these things are out there. How do you decide what to work on? Well, we try to work on all of it. And in fact, we've built up a fair amount of expertise and resources around almost 25 different topics. And we also understand that, you know, childhood is a long period of time. Birth to 18, birth to 21, birth to 25, depending on who you talk to. So, we're able to take those 25 topics and also provide deeper, you might say, resources that address the different stages of development. We're really trying to do as much as we can. What's been interesting over these last few years is trying to figure out when to be reactive, when to be proactive. And by being proactive, we go out looking for the research, translating it, digesting it, and creating materials with it that we think are really accessible and actionable. At the same time, as Dimitri points out, there are policy windows and there are opportunities that present themselves that you have to react to. If you just only talk about what you want to talk about to each other you're missing some of these external opportunities to inform policy and policy makers. Help influence the way that parents and providers are talking about the issue. Framing it in such a way that engages youth and makes them want what we want for them. We're really excited by increasing opportunities to partner in coalitions with others that care about kids and teachers and nurses and doctors. But we also are speaking directly to leaders in states and school districts at the federal level, at the local level. You would be, I'm sure, not surprised to hear that we are contacted every day by groups that support parents and families. Asking for resources, asking for support, because they're seeing the impact now over many years on their children, their development. Their academic ability. Their cognitive and analytical ability. Their social emotional ability. Their ability to pay attention to tasks that we all know are critical in building that foundation for essentially, you know, future success. The Institute is being pulled in many directions. Ee try really hard to be strategic about what are people asking us for? What does the research say and how can we get that to them as quickly as possible? Dimitri - Can I add to that? You know, I want to emphasize that the concern around the effects of screen use on children's lives is shared by parents on both sides of the aisle. 75% of parents are concerned about the impact of screens on their children's lives. 35% of teenagers are concerned about their dependents on screens and that it has a negative effect on their lives. Actually by some studies, some surveys, even more than 35 to 50% of teenagers are concerned. And both sides of the political aisle agree in large part of this. And Kris and Kelly, you guys are the policy wonks, you can speak more to that. So it's a serious indictment on us as grownups and as a society that we have not done more to deliver on this issue. Why? When there's bipartisan agreement amongst many policymakers. This is not a political [00:22:00] issue to speak of and there is widespread concern on the part of parents and even teenagers. Why is nothing happening? Well, one has to look no further than where the money is. And that's a problem. I mean, that's a serious indictment on our political system when we can't deliver something that is needed and basically wanted by everybody but the industry itself. We'll come back and talk in a few moments about the policy issues and where industry gets involved here. But let me take just a bit of a detour from that and talk about the book that I mentioned earlier, because I think it's such a valuable resource. Now, when I mention the name of this book I'm urging our listeners to write this down or to remember it because you can get the book at no cost. And I'll come back, Kris, and explain what made that possible and why the decision was to make this an open access book. But Dimitri, let's begin with you. So you, along with Lauren Hale, edited this book that's entitled, The Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media Development and Wellbeing From Birth Through Adolescence. I think it's an extraordinary piece of work, but tell, tell us about the book. It was an extraordinary undertaking. There's I think 178 or 180 authors. Literally, it's a who's who of experts in children and media research in all disciplines. It represents pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, communications experts, demography, lawyers, neuroscientists. I don't know who I'm forgetting. Every single discipline is represented. Leading scientists in all of those areas. Virtually every topic that someone might be of interest to people. And we deliberately made the chapters short and easily accessible. So, it is, I think, a great resource for the constituents we serve. For teachers, for parents, for researchers, for policymakers. And it is free. The hardest part of it, to be honest, as an editor, was getting peer reviewers because unfortunately, every expert was conflicted since they all had an article in it. But it was a long time coming. And again, this was really the brainchild of Pam (Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra) and we're grateful to have brought it along. So, you go all the way from the neuroscience, how children's brains are reacting to this, all the way out there into the public policy and legal arena about what can be done about it. And then kind of everything in between. It's remarkable how much the book covers. It's almost a thousand pages. I mean, it is a tome to be sure. And don't forget to mention, Dimitri, we aren't even two months post publication, and we have 1.6 million views of the document, despite its gargantuan size. I think that is really a tribute to experts like you and others that have really studied this issue and can speak directly to its impacts. It's been great to see the success so far. You know, not a small number of those views is from me logging on. And then a million from me and then we got there. So, it is free because it's online and you can download it. You can also order a hard copy for I think, $60, but I'm not sure why you would do that if you can download it for free. But it's up to you. So, Kris, it's unusual for a book like this to be made open access and free to the general public. What made that possible and why was that so important? We want the maximum number of people to use it and treat it like the premier resource that it is. And the only way you can really do that is to fund it to be open access and find a publisher that does open access publishing, which we did with Springer. I mean, most journal articles are behind a paywall and publishers do require you to purchase either a subscription or the document itself to download it or order it. And we just really wanted maximum access. So, we funded it to be published in that way. And I think honestly, it helped us even sort of create it in the first place. People want to be a part of something that has that level of access and is available so widely. So, I think it was a kind of mutually beneficial. It gets more people to read it, but it got more people to write for it too, I think. Right, Dimitri? Dimitri - I agree. I mean, you know, the numbers 1.6 million are extraordinary. I mean, Kelly, you've been internal editor. I mean, as a editor of JAMA Pediatrics, if an article gets 70,000 views, it's in our top 1%, you know, 200,000 views is 0.01%. 1.6 million in growing is really extraordinary. And that's about the number of people that read my articles. 1.6. And of course, they're not all scientists. I mean, many of them are parents and maybe are policy makers, but that's Kris's point, you know. The moment anyone hits a paywall, even if it's a dollar or two, they're going to walk away. It's great to see it get so much traction. Alright, so again, for our listeners, the title of the book is The Handbook of Children and Screens. And it's really a terrific resource. Alright, so let's turn our attention to a really important matter. And we've sort of touched on this, but who's in charge of protecting our children? You know, Dimitri at the end of the day help survey this landscape for us. I mean, is it congress, is it the administrative branch of government? What role do the courts play? Are there legal actors taking meaningful action? What's being done does it come anywhere near, meeting the need. Tell us about what that landscape is like? Well, there isn't adequate protections for children. And we talked a little bit about that earlier. There's been an enormous loophole, unfortunately, created by Congress when they added the Section 230 to the Communications Decency Act in 1996. And that was put in place essentially to provide protections for internet companies. And it basically said that they should be treated like bookstores and not publishers. That they weren't responsible for content they were just conveying it. And what that means, in effect, was that the companies had sort of carte blanche to do whatever they want. And they've used that very effectively, legally, to argue that any restriction, any culpability on their part, is protected by that Act. That they're exonified for any ill that occurs as a result of their product. The only exception that's been made of it, to date, was around sex trafficking on back page, if anyone remembers that. But other than that, social media sites and internet sites in general have been able to say that they're not liable for anything that's done. And I think that was a huge mistake that was made. It needs to be rectified. It's being challenged in the courts presently. My own belief is that, and I'm not speaking as a lawyer, is that when that law was passed, it was under the assumption as I said, that they were just conveying information. No one at the time foresaw the development of algorithms that would feed the information. It's really not a bookstore when you are making recommendations. Once you start recommending things, I think you're no longer merely a purveyor of product. You're actually pushing it. So, Kris, tell us about the Children and Screens and the role the organization plays in this space. And how do you deal with policy and is it possible to be bipartisan? Yeah, I mean, it's essential. There's no way to get anything done, anywhere on these policy matters at a population level without working in a bipartisan or non-partisan manner, which is what we've always done. And it's easy to do that when you're following the science, not ideology. And you're putting the science first and you're creating resources and tools and support for those mostly staffers, honestly, that are trying to help their bosses get smarter and better at talking about these issues as they evolve and become more complicated over time. It takes more effort to staff a lawmaker on this front. And they're very anxious to learn and understand because they're meeting with parents of children who have been harmed. Or frankly didn't even survive their childhood because of the social media platform. There's great urgency on the part of policymakers. We've heard everything from school phone bans to outright social media bans proposed as policies. And one thing I like to come back to is it's one thing to want to take action and make your best guess at what would have the best impact. But it's another thing to study whether or not that policy actually achieved its result. And it's a part of this that by staying bipartisan, nonpartisan allows us to say, 'Hey lawmaker, if you're able to get that to happen, we'd really like to come in and help study whether or not your idea actually achieves the results that you wanted, or if it needs to be adjusted or amended over time.' Fantastic. That's so important to be doing that work, and I'm delighted the organization is doing it. Let me ask a question here. If you think about some of the areas of public health that I've been following, like tobacco, for example. Opioids more recently. Vaping products. And in the case of my own particular work food policy. The administrative legislative branches of government have been almost completely ineffective. If I think about food policy over the years, relatively little has been accomplished. Even though lots of people have worked really hard on it. Same thing happened with tobacco for many years. Opioids, same thing. And it's until you get the third branch of government involved, the judiciary, and you start suing the actors who were causing the harm do you get much action. Not only do the lawsuits seem to have an effect, but they soften the ground for legislative things that then can occur because public opinion has changed. And then those things help make a difference as well. What do you think about that kind of issue in this space? I think you're exactly right. I mean, I think the failure of our legislative branch to enact policy leaves us with very few options at this point anyway, except to try to pursue it through the judiciary. There are challenges there. First and foremost, it's a big and well-funded industry, not unlike tobacco or big food, as you mentioned and there's this Section 230 that's given them kind of blanket immunity to date. But there are many, many very large pending cases in several jurisdictions brought by individuals, brought by school districts, brought by states. And those, at least provisionally have gotten further than prior cases have with which have been thrown out based on Section 230. So, we'll see what happens with that litigation. But right now, my guess is it's the best chance we have to set some guardrails. And I think there are plenty of guardrails that could be set. Everything that these companies have done to make their products addictive can be undone. Can be made protective. The tobacco company deliberately designed their products to be addictive. While they tried to make the claims that they were less addictive, you know. They made light cigarettes that had holes in the filter so that it would diffuse the carbon and nicotine, but people quickly learned they could cover those up with their fingers and think they were smoking light cigarettes, and smoke more of them. There's a lot of things that can be done in this space to undesign the problematic nature of the products. And quite apart from the financial settlements, which will get companies attention, I hope that that's part of any settlement if it gets that far. It'll be interesting to see where those go. And, also historically, one important part of these lawsuits is what gets turned up in discovery. And what sort of intent the companies have and how much do they know about harms. And how much do they know about addiction and things like that. And how they might have proceeded in the face of that information that then doesn't get disclosed to the public. In any event, we'll see where that goes. Dimitri, what about the argument that responsibility resides with parents. It's up to parents to protect their kids from this, and government doesn't need to be involved. I've never understood that argument. I mean parents obviously are children's most important safeguard, but as a society, we enact policies and laws to assist parents in that. I mean to me, if I made the argument, well, why, why do we have minimum ages of drinking. It's parents' job to make sure their kids don't drink. How would that possibly play out? Look, it's hard enough as a parent anyway, because kids do get around these laws. But we still have them and it's a lot easier as a parent. I think most parents would agree their life's made easier by minimum age restrictions on certain things. We have seatbelt laws. I mean, why do we have seatbelt laws? Why don't we just tell its parents' job to make sure their kids buckle up? The truth is its society and parents working hand in hand to try and keep children safe. And I think it also helps parents to be able to say that there are laws around this, and I expect you to follow the laws. So, I don't think it's an either or. Okay, well, I think that's a very good way to frame it. There are many, many precedents where we protect children. And why not do it here too? So let me end with a question I'd like to ask both of you. So, in this sea of concerns that we've discussed, is there a reason for optimism? And Kris, let me start, start with you. What do you think? Absolutely. I think the young people I've met that are leading among their peers are incredibly impressive and are armed with the research and their energy and their own lived experience in ways that are very compelling. At the same time, I think the vast amount of research that has now been compiled and translated and acted upon, whether in courtrooms or in state houses, it's becoming more, and we're all getting more steeped and aware of more nuanced information. And finally, I would just say, there is a tipping point. We are reaching as a society, adults and kids alike, we are reaching a tipping point where we can't withstand the pressure of technology in every aspect, every corner of our day, our life. And we want relief. We deserve relief. And I think that's what's going to take us over the finish line. Good. Well, I'm glad to hear those optimistic notes. Dimitri, what about you? I can find reasons to be optimistic. I mean, look, the reality is that technologies have enriched our lives in many ways. And I think if we put guardrails in place, we can make sure that future ones do even better. I have a piece coming out in JAMA Pediatrics around the use of AI, which people are very concerned about, I think rightly. But specifically, about the use of AI and people with intellectual developmental disabilities, making the use case, that there are ways in which it could be extremely beneficial to that population. A population I care deeply about in my role as the Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics International. And in particular, let's say in terms of the doctor patient interaction where it could facilitate their communication with their provider, and it could also help the provider better communicate with them. Look, that use case isn't going to be a priority for the purveyors of artificial intelligence. It's a small, non-lucrative use of a technology. But it's a good one. And if we created the right incentives and put in the right guardrails, we could find many other ways that technology can serve the needs of all of us going forward. I think the problem is that we've tended to be reactive rather than proactive. And to not start with the do no harm first premise, particularly when it comes to children. AI is another example of that where I hope we don't make the same mistake we made with social media. Bios Kris Perry is the executive director of the Children and Screens Institute. Kris most recently served as Senior Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom of California and Deputy Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency where she led the development of the California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care and the expansion of access to high-quality early childhood programs. She led systems change efforts at the local, state and national levels in her roles as executive director of First 5 San Mateo, First 5 California and of the First Five Years Fund. Through it all, Perry has fought to protect children, improve and expand early learning programs, and increase investments in low-income children. Perry was instrumental in returning marriage equality to California after the landmark 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Hollingsworth v. Perry, which she wrote about in her book Love on Trial (Roaring Forties Press, 2017). Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH is the Children and Screens Institute's inaugural Chief Science Officer. He is also the George Adkins Professor at the University of Washington, Editor in Chief of JAMA Pediatrics, and the Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics International. Christakis is a leading expert on how media affects child health and development. He has published over 270 peer reviewed articles (h-index 101) including dozens of media-related studies and co-authored a groundbreaking book, The Elephant in the Living Room: Make Television Work for Your Kids. His work has been featured on Anderson Cooper 360, the Today Show, ABC, NBC, and CBS news as well as all major national newspapers. Christakis received his undergraduate degree at Yale University and his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency and Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar Fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Tired of fighting over screen time with your teen? Then this episode is for you. Dr. Cam sits down with digital wellness expert Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic, to tackle one of today's biggest parenting challenges: teen screen addiction. Nicole shares why traditional limits don't work anymore, how to spot warning signs early, and what a real digital detox looks like (hint: it's not just unplugging the Wi-Fi). If you're ready to take back control, reconnect with your teen, and restore peace in your home, don't miss this conversation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How excessive screen time rewires your teen's brain and behavior Why some teens are more sensitive to screen addiction than others What actually works when a teen is addicted to their phone or gaming How to do a digital detox with your teen instead of against them 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Complete digital detox is more effective than moderation for addicted teens Structure and planning are essential for a successful screen break Withdrawal is a red flag—not just “normal teen stuff” Parents must model healthy digital habits to help their teens reset Replacing screen time with meaningful, engaging activities is key to long-term success
As a busy wife, mom, and homemaker, it can be easy to fall into a cycle of using devices to keep your kids busy. Sometimes, mom guilt may come with that, especially if it happens more often than you'd like to admit. Here are some ideas and tips to help you reduce your children's screen time while keeping them occupied, and still having a window of opportunity to do what you need. Mentioned in this Episode: Picasso Tiles Little People Please consider sharing this episode and leaving it a 5-star review on iTunes! God bless you! Read More on This Topic: How to Reduce Screen Time for Toddlers & Preschoolers SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE @LaRissaJ IG: @mrs.larissaj
Dr Nicholas Kardaras, psychologist, international speaker and author describes the physical and psychological impact excessive screen time has on both adults and children. Together with our ambassador, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Nicholas describes the addictive nature of excessive screen and the impact this has on dopaminergic function, likening it to substance abuse. As a psychologist, Nicholas looks to the behavioural implications of screen use in children, describing the connection between screen time and impulsivity and the longer term consequences. While often associated with children, adults are not immune to screen time addiction, with research demonstrating many adults using screens as an escape from reality. Nicholas describes the implications of screen time addiction on the individual's ability to connect with others and the correlation this has with increased numbers of depression. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE (00:46) Welcoming Dr Nicholas Kardaras (05:15) The link between screen time and mental health (10:48) How COVID has affected screen time (12:58) How escapism is a major driver of addiction (19:30) How video games are designed for addiction (27:27) Technology and its effects on the HPA axis (34:15) Cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (36:13) Video games and effect on neurology (39:23) Video games and aggression (45:20) Diet and lifestyle of gamers (51:12) Additional resources for practitioners (57:08) Thanking Nicholas and closing remarks Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/the-dangers-of-excess-screen-time-dr-adrian-lopresti-dr-nicholas-kardaras Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://login.bioceuticals.com.au ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine by BioCeuticals is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***
It doesn't matter how intentional we intend to be - or think we are - there comes a moment when we suddenly realise things aren't how we want them to be. This can happen in any area of parenting. One such situation is you suddenly realise your child spends too much time watching a screen. I know that a big issue is teens on social media but that's not what I'm specifically talking about today. Today I want to talk more about younger kids and TV, streaming shows, youtube, movies and maybe even gaming - that kind of entertainment. Let's just call it screen time. You might find some helpful ideas here to help with your teen managing their phones and social media - but that's not the problem I'm specifically thinking about today. Listen in or read over on the blog: How To Reset Your Child's Screen Time Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) here. Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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Bergerac A reboot of the classic British drama about a police detective living on the island of Jersey. Ex-cop Jim Bergerac is forced to confront a troubling past case when a wealthy woman is murdered, pushing him to overcome personal demons and reignite his investigative prowess to navigate family tensions and law enforcement scrutiny (TVNZ+). Am I Being Unreasonable? Nic is a lonely mum who is grieving a loss she cannot tell anyone about. She feels trapped in her life, her depressing marriage, and the cat is missing. Her young son Ollie is the only thing that keeps her going because he is her main source of happiness. When new mum Jen moves to town, she and Nic quickly develop a deep friendship that brings a lot of joy and laughter, but threatens to bring up old history and secrets that Nic feels are better left in the past (TVNZ+). Last One Laughing UK Famous for his dark humour, one liners and THAT laugh, Jimmy Carr challenges 10 of Britain's funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as cracking a smile. The 10 comics use every ounce of their comedic talents to try and break their opponents without cracking up themselves (Prime Video). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mehr Plus als Kino: Ja, wir reden heute unter anderem über EIN MINECRAFT FILM. Wie auch über EDEN und THE ASSESSMENT, aber viel mehr an neuen Kinostarts können wir Euch nicht bieten. Dafür haben wir aber Shawn Bu und Thilo Gosejohann zu Gast, mit denen Schröck erstmal über 3 traurige Neuigkeiten sprechen muss. Nämlich die Tode von RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, RICHARD NORTON und VAL KILMER. Infolgedessen geht es um zahlreiche Streifen, angefangen bei ASIA MISSION aka GYMKATA oder MILLIONAIRE'S EXPRESS und MR. NICE GUY über DIE DORNENVÖGEL, SHOGUN, QUARTERMAIN und DIE DREI MUSKETIERE bis hin zu TOP SECRET, TOP GUN, WONDERLAND, SPARTAN, DNA - DIE INSEL DES DR. MOREAU oder KISS KISS BANG BANG. Und wo wir schon bei Robert Downey Jr. sind, machen wir dann auch direkt mit AVENGERS DOOMSDAY weiter und fabulieren einmal ein bisschen über die Screentime, das Alter oder die Funktionen einzelner Stars, die mit dabei, vielleicht auch zu sehen oder eben schon als abwesend bestätigt sind. Daneben geht es auch noch mal kurz um THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY und PACO - KAMPFMASCHINE DES TODES, da dies die Streifen sind, die Shawn und Thilo zuletzt gesehen haben, und natürlich haben die Drei auch wie immer noch ein paar Streaming- und Mediatheken-Hinweise am Start. Zum Beispiel CLOSE, THE HOMESMAN oder THE RIDER und dann auch noch streambare Titel wie den Geheimtipp TATAMI, die noch unbekannten BANGER und PLATTFUSS: EIN COP IN NEAPEL, die Western-Komödie MAVERICK und den Undercover-Evergreen KINDERGARTEN COP. Kurz gesagt: eine Tüte Bunter, angesichts des nicht immer einwandfreien Neustartangebots. Wir hoffen dennoch, dass Ihr eine Gute Zeit habt, bleibt gesund und gut drauf und dann eben viel Spaß im Kino oder auf der Couch. Am Sonntag gibt es dann noch mal einen kleinen Zusatz-Talk zu Webserie DER MANN IM MOND, die Shawn zusammen mit seinem Bruder Julien Bam gedreht hat. In diesem Sinne: Stay tuned und bis bald. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Ben and Jerry's & fritz-kola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at The Rule of Jenny Pen (cinemas), from Kiwi director James Ashcroft starring John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush. LOL: Last One Laughing (Prime Video) is a show where UK comedians try to make others laugh while keeping a straight face, The Return (cinemas) is a retelling of sections of Homer's Odyssey and White Bird (Netflix) is a American war drama based on a graphic novel of the same name.
India's biggest quick-commerce apps, Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy, have become prime real estate not just for regular FMCG brands but also for financial services, stock-trading apps, and even real-money gaming platforms. The top three players are already making Rs 3 to 3,500 crore rupees in annual ad revenue. And that, dear listeners, is about half of what Amazon India made from ads in FY24, despite having way more users.In today's episode, host Snigdha Sharma speaks to The Ken reporter Gaurav Bagur about how quick commerce apps have become the new battleground for India's ad money and our attention span.Tune in.Question for listeners: Think of the times when you're on your phone everyday and tell us three instances where no one is trying to sell you anything. You can send in your answers to our Whatsapp number 8971108379. Also, if you have any questions for Gaurav, you can send them on the same number as a voice note or a text message.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today's top news and breaking news stories Headlines: – Special Election Day: Florida Congressional Seats And The Most Expensive Judicial Race In History (04:00) – NASA Astronauts Speak For First Time On Earth After Their Unexpected 9 Months In Space (12:00) – Far-right Leader Marine Le Pen Banned From 2027 Presidential Race After Conviction (15:55) – Oliver Stone, Authors To Testify AT JFK Assassination Hearing (19:15) – 3 U.S. Soldiers Found Dead In Lithuania; 1 Still Missing After Vehicle Is Sinks In Bog (25:20) – Screen Time Blamed For Cross-Cultural Drop In Birth Rates (26:40) – Women's Final Four All Set (29:10) – On This Day In History (30:20) Thanks To Our Sponsors: – Vanta – Get $1,000 off – Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews – Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass – LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase – Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs – BetterHelp – 10% off your first month
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Send us a text[Naruto Shippuden 265 - 269 + Is This a Zombie? (Screen Time)]This week is all about zombies! Whether it be the zombies that are totally not zombies or the ones that are also not zombies but are instead just weird white flytrap people....Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee
Childhood obesity is more than calories and exercise—it's a biological, hormonal, and psychological issue that can follow children into adulthood, impacting their health status for decades to follow, as well as potentially detracting from their overall quality of life - forever. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Health Coach, reveals why early intervention is essential. Learn how childhood eating habits determine the number of fat cells an individual will have for life and impact their metabolism and hormone regulation, making obesity harder to overcome later in life. Jamie explains how hidden factors—such as insulin resistance, food addiction, stress, screen time, and the Standard American Diet (SAD)—are silently contributing to this alarming health crisis. Most importantly, Jamie empowers parents with practical, realistic steps to help their families break the generational cycle of obesity. Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes around nutrition, mindful eating, family meals, screen time management, and joyful movement can dramatically improve your child's health trajectory Please leave us a five-star review, hit subscribe, and share this episode! Also, if you're listening on Spotify, send comments and questions! Resources: Foundations of Health Course - https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/ Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig “Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” by Sally Fallon Morrell, Thomas S. Cowan The Weston A. Price Foundation The National Health Federation
It's episode 256 of The Cavalry! First, long-time Cavalry fan Kyle McClure needs backup that music conductors are pointless. Andrew needs backup that non-screen time parents are the hardest working parents in the history of modern civilization. Johnny needs backup that theaters should stop showing anniversary re-releases of movies and just do new movies. Enjoy!Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively navigate the influence of technology and screens in our children's lives while promoting a more active and engaged lifestyle? 2. What strategies can we use to create an environment that encourages healthier habits, both at home and in social settings with friends and neighbors? 3. How can we foster open conversations with our children about nutrition and screen time, ensuring they understand the reasons behind our family rules and values?
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In this very short bonus episode, we let you know that we have received a ton of mail about Netflix's new hit show Adolescence. In light of those requests we put together a brand new free guide to help you use this moment and that show's popularity for media literacy in both the classroom and the home. Ready for the free guide? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/a-media-literacy-moment-with-adolescence-your-free-guide/ Do you have requests for other free guides? tricia(at)shiftingschools (dotcom)
Send us a textYou might remember today's guest, Amanda Jefferson, a digital clutter expert. I hired her a while back to tackle my own digital chaos, and let me tell you, it was a game changer.Amanda's here to help us navigate our digital lives in today's fast-paced world, encouraging us to get intentional about our digital spaces.The digital landscape can feel overwhelming, like being a goalie in a game with a score of 1,000 to 1—so how do you reclaim control?Amanda suggests apps like CleanerKit to declutter your photo library (seriously, you don't need 50 photos of your kid covered in spaghetti sauce from last night).She also recommends gamifying digital organization—set a timer for a power hour, and once you're in the zone, you'll be amazed at how quickly it all gets done.What about the constant flood of media at our fingertips? It can feel like a horror show. Amanda suggests culling your feeds—if certain news sources or people make you feel anxious or terrible, unfollow them. Your peace of mind is worth it!We all know how tempting it is to reach for our phones constantly, and yes, we've all seen those 8-hour screen time notifications. But Amanda reminds us: not all screen time is bad. It's not about avoiding your phone altogether; it's about finding ways to control it rather than letting it control you.Towards the end of the episode, we share some of our favorite apps and digital tools that make the most of the digital age—like Day 1 Journaling, WhatsApp, the iPhone Reminders app, and ChatGPT.The best part? You can start improving your digital space today. What's driving you crazy? Identify it, set a timer, and start taking action!What's Inside:Navigating your digital life in today's world.What apps you need to delete NOWA Type A, organization lovers dreamApps for improving your digital experience. We often don't realize how much digital clutter piles up and weighs us down. Try some of Amanda's tips—whether it's reevaluating your social feeds or finally deleting those duplicate photos. What's been driving you crazy? It's time to let it go! Let me know on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:Amanda on YouTubeGet It Done Club 2.0 - tons of new perks Oonagh Duncan (@oonaghduncan) on Instagram Fit Feels Good Join the Masters of Fitness Awesomeness Goals, Grit and some Woo Woo Shit with Oonagh Duncan
Send us a text[Kaiju No. 8 10 - 12 + Dandadan (Screen Time)] The end of Kaiju No. 8??? (or at least season 1) Kafka's secret double life as a kaiju is revealed - and now they want to kill him for it?Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dave Barclay, former educator and Deledao's Director of Product, for a conversation about how to effectively manage student distractions by blending proven classroom strategies with innovative AI technology. You'll also hear how to empower students with self-regulation skills in the digital age, fostering a more engaging and productive learning environment. If you want to create a balanced and supportive classroom, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/03/21/manage-student-distractions-bonus/ Sponsored by Deledao: https://www.deledao.com Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
A bite-sized boost to your day! "30 hours of screen time increases skin inflammation by 40%!!" - let's talk about BLUE LIGHT! In this mini:Effects of Blue Light on the EyesImpact on Retina and VisionChildren and Blue Light SensitivityEffects of Blue Light on Skin - it's aging us faster! Nighttime Screen Use and SleepBlue Light Blocking Glasses
Story at-a-glance Recent studies show toddlers are spending 60 to 90 minutes daily on screens, primarily television, despite recommendations against screen time for children under 2 years old A 2025 Latin American study found that passive TV viewing negatively impacts language development in toddlers Early exposure to screens, particularly before age 2, consistently shows negative effects on both receptive and expressive language skills, with fast-paced content being especially harmful EMF exposure and blue light from screens disrupts cellular health and sleep cycles in toddlers, making it important to limit device exposure, especially before bedtime Parents can protect language development by creating screen-free zones, prioritizing outdoor activities, emphasizing real-world interactions and maintaining dedicated daily reading time with their toddlers
In this week's Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle pressing questions from listeners on self-improvement, purpose, and resilience. They discuss the importance of discipline, finding passion, and navigating major life transitions like retirement. They also explore the impact of mindset on success, the dangers of victim mentality, and how small decisions can lead to lasting growth. Plus, Ryan shares a personal story about saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities. Tune in for another insightful and thought-provoking conversation. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction & Monday Mindset 04:35 – Zelensky, Trump, and Diplomacy 11:10 – The Impact of Screen Time on Kids 14:23 – Viewer Question: Am I Enough? 22:52 – Viewer Question: What is My Purpose? 29:48 – Viewer Question: How Do You Get Out of Bed Every Day? 39:26 – Viewer Question: Preparing for Retirement 45:52 – Viewer Question: How to Find Your Passion? 52:29 – Viewer Question: Am I Better Than Yesterday? 58:24 – Viewer Question: How Will I Be Remembered? 1:04:24 – Viewer Question: Are You Doing What You Should Be Doing? 1:10:53 – Viewer Question: What Battle Are You Fighting That Isn't Yours? 1:15:00 – Closing Thoughts Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready
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