Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
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Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
Guest: Margaret Robinson, Gifted Intervention Specialist Screens may entertain, but they can also crowd out the quiet moments kids need to spark imagination and solve problems. Margaret Robinson explains why unstructured, screen-free downtime is critical for developing creativity, focus, and problem-solving skills — and how parents can create more opportunities for it. Topics covered: How constant stimulation affects kids’ ability to focusWhy boredom can fuel creativity and innovationSimple w...
Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World
Guest: Dr. Jess Shatkin Delaying a child’s first smartphone can protect mental health, improve focus, and give them more time to develop offline skills. Dr. Jess Shatkin explains why waiting until eighth grade makes sense — and how families can navigate the pressure to get a phone sooner. Topics covered: How smartphones affect mood, grades, and relationshipsWhy tech leaders often delay phones for their own kidsTips for starting the phone conversation early with your childThis conversati...
