Parenting with Impact

EP228: Screen Time, Safety, and Smart Tech Use with Common Sense Media

Aug 20, 2025
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Betsy Bozdech
Betsy Bozdech, the editorial director at Common Sense Media, brings nearly two decades of expertise to the conversation about technology and parenting. She reveals how technology has become a lifeline for kids and stresses the importance of modeling healthy tech habits. Betsy emphasizes the need for open dialogue when children encounter upsetting online content and suggests practical strategies like phone hotels instead of outright bans. They also discuss the critical balance between embracing technology and ensuring safety in our digital world.
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INSIGHT

Digital Natives Live Online

  • Kids now are digital natives who live constantly online and expect AI and connectivity everywhere.
  • The tech landscape expanded faster than parenting norms, creating new challenges around mindful use.
ADVICE

Model Desired Tech Habits

  • Model the tech behavior you want to see instead of relying on rules alone.
  • Kids notice and call out inconsistent adult behavior, so practice what you preach.
INSIGHT

Quality Over Quantity

  • Screen time should be judged by quality and context rather than minutes alone.
  • Activities like creativity, learning, and social connection matter more than raw device time.
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