What happens when teens go from books to screens? Discover how smartphones impact academic performance and social skills. Parents face tough choices about managing screen time and setting communication guidelines. Find out if taking away the phone really helps, or if there are better strategies to foster responsibility. Navigate the challenges of digital interactions and learn how to address underlying issues affecting your teen's technology use. It's a deep dive into balancing parenting with the digital age!
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Phone Readiness
Assess your child's ability to handle tasks independently before giving them a phone.
A phone will make existing responsibilities harder, so establish routines first.
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Phone Purpose
Determine the specific need a phone fulfills for your child before giving one.
This helps determine the type of phone and its functionalities, aligning with the intended purpose.
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Communication Strategies
Ensure you and your child have effective communication strategies for tricky situations.
A phone will introduce new conflicts, so pre-existing communication skills are essential.
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In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.
What do you do when you give your teen a phone and everything you were worried about comes true? They stopped reading books like they used to. They never leave their room without their phone. Their grades slip. They're getting into trouble socially. Can you take the phone away? Should you? And if you do, how should you go about it? This week, Dr. Becky fields a few phone concerns and questions from her producer, Jesse Baker.
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