Thinking about Social Media




The Early Years Podcast show

Summary: After last week’s episode on distracted parenting, this week we are talking about the positives and negatives of social media. Do you know how much of your day or week, you spend on social media or your phone in general? Does that time benefit your life? Or are there other things you would rather be doing? In this episode, we get really honest about our own use of social media and technology. We talk about how to find the amount of time you are spending on your phone and apps as well as apps to decrease your use (https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apps-to-reduce-screen-time-iphone-android/). Remember, it’s not just about the effect of social media on your life but the effect on your child’s development. Children are watching and learning from our actions every day. Are you modeling healthy boundaries with technology and social media for your child?