Emily is the Screen Time Consultant and Founder of Tech Intentional, where she helps parents, families, and schools who struggle with managing children’s screen time to develop healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.
Top 5 Insights from Emily Cherkin
• The Importance of Modeling Healthy Technology Habits for Children
• Prioritizing Family Values and Relationships Over Screen Time
• Simple Strategies for Reducing Tech-Related Sleep Disruption
• How to Foster Self-Awareness and Intentionality Around Digital Use
• Navigating the Balance Between Protecting Children and Teaching Digital Resilience
Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Emily Cherkins: Helping Parents and Schools Navigate Tech Use
00:28 Why Tech Intentionality Matters: The Screen Time Consultant’s Mission
01:11 Toxic Screen Time vs. Positive Digital Connections
02:19 The Case for Delaying Smartphones & Challenges from Schools
03:37 Prepping Kids for a Digital World: Conversation and Values
04:43 Busy Parents? Start with Sleep for Digital Wellness
06:03 Modeling Healthy Tech Habits: Living Your Life Out Loud
07:44 Breaking Smartphone Addiction: Intentionality and Self-Monitoring
10:13 Relationships Before Screens: Building Resilient, Connected Kids
11:13 Services Offered: Coaching, Consulting, and Advocacy
12:18 Making Broader Impact: Speaking, Policy, and Activism
13:40 Nonpartisan Progress: Common Sense Screen Solutions
15:19 The Screen Time Solution: Judgment-Free Guide for Families
16:35 Parenting Tip: “I Forgot to Teach You” for Positive Tech Boundaries
17:58 Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Scary vs. Dangerous in a Digital Age
21:57 Parent Coaching Roadmap: Eight Sessions for Real Change
25:11 Bespoke Support: Custom Plans for Every Family
27:22 Where to Find Emily Cherkins: Online Resources and Social Media
Emily Cherkins
Screen Time Consultant & Founder, Tech Intentional
https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin/
https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/
Dr. Johann D'SouzaClinical
Psychologist at Values First Therapy
https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/
https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/