Navigating Screentime: Guiding parents in setting limits and discuss concerns with children

Overwhelmed parents, often struggling to manage their own use of tech, are often at a loss for how to set limits, monitor or discuss concerns with their children. As tech companies use design that intentionally compels use of games and apps, limiting use may seem near impossible for children, whose brains are not yet fully developed. Adding to the challenges, the addition of remote learning has created new safety challenges around privacy and data, equity, and mis- and dis-information.

This beginner/intermediate course is a recording of a webinar aimed at all therapists who work with children and/or families. The content focuses on three distinct “screentime” challenges and how clinicians can address them with clients: persuasive design, screen use at home, and screen use for school.

Content, available in video, audio and text version, is designed to assist clinicians in supporting their clients with best practices around screen use and offer practical suggestions for how to prioritize important developmental skills such as executive functioning and critical thinking. Tools and resources will be provided that clinicians utilize themselves and share with parents.