Mindful Screen Time

A Reassuring Guide to Parenting Screen Time, Preventing Digital Addiction, and the Uses of Technology for Positive Child Development

De: John Woods, Kimberley Woods

Narrado por: Daniel Pimentel

Discover how to strike the perfect screen-time balance. Reap the benefits of technology without the negative consequences.

You may find yourself worrying that your child is spending more time in front of a screen than playing outside, learning something new, or socializing with family.

All you ever hear is how technology is rotting the brains of your kids, preventing them from developing social skills and exposing them to violence.

What you need to know is: all this stigma around technology is often misinformed.

There is no doubt that overexposure to anything can be harmful.

But when you apply technology, the right way, you uncover the endless benefits it can offer. The quality of the digital content we expose our kids to is what makes the difference. It’s about leaning into the positives of screen-time while being aware of when it becomes negative.

In The Guilty Parents - Screen Kids, you will discover:

• The essential tools to moderate technology use in your kids’ lives, manage your own worry and anxiety, and maintain a happy family
• A well-researched guide to help you navigate screen-time and know how to set healthy limits
• The myths about technology use and unhealthy amounts of digital exposure - debunked
• A strategy for when to set screen-time rules - and when to let go of them
• The online activities and video games that can inspire creativity, boost problem-solving skills, and educate...all at the same time
• Practical information to help you set reasonable rules and sensible boundaries that work for your family
• And much more.

As a parent, it’s natural to worry.

But you don’t have to feel guilty for letting your child watch their favorite show once in a while, or agonize about not spending enough time together as a family.

Now, you can know exactly how you can make the most of technology while strengthening your bond with your kids.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 John Woods (P)2021 John Woods

Eye Opener! Great Book!

This audiobook really opened my eyes on screen time. My favorite section was Are Screens Making my Kids Dumb? It was a relief for me to know. This section made me realize that I'm not a bad parent. I loved the tips in this audiobook that with controlled exposure to screen time can also be beneficial to my kids as well. Moderation is the key. I learned to find a balance in controlling my children to screen time. Realizing that not having a computer for my kids can actually harm them when it is time to enter the workforce. I loved the health benefits that this audiobook points out to having controlled screen time. I recommend this audiobook if you feel that you are losing control over your kids screen time!

A Must-Listen for Parents!

Sometimes our bonding time with my kids is - all of us on our phones or gadgets, each on his own watching or playing games. And I keep telling my kids not to exceed their allotted screentime. This book just talked to me! It's full of helpful tips, and it opened my eyes to more options or alternatives for spendng time on gadgets - more productive and fun options. And we're going to start to have an active social life. I don't care if we have a messy house. Thanks to this book! Very well-researched, too! If you want to successfully limit your child's screentime or use their screentime wisely, listen to this book. I highly recommend it!

Excellent Resource for Parents

Are you struggling with the amount of screen time your kids have and not sure what to do? This audio book will provide you with a lot of guidance and advice if you’re concerned that excess screen time will make your kid lazy, dumb, a loner or even a criminal. Well worth the listen!

if you have kids you must read this

it really does help you deal with a lot of common problems we encounter as parents today. to be able to understand that is no perfect parent is already a nice accomplishments, but this book goes a lot deeper than that.

Informative, Balanced, Functional

Bought this for my brother-in-law as he and his wife were struggling with getting their son off of his phone, without wanting to take it away from him completely. The Guilty Parents - Screen Kids breaks down how these bad habits get started, how to structure your kids screen time in a way that promotes productivity without disabling them completely, and how to keep these habits moving forward.

The narrator is engaging and easy to follow without being overbearing, and the content is structured in a way that makes it easy to follow, understand and apply.

A great guide for parents with younger children

One of the best guides for adults during the digital age. Non-judgmental and quite honest about the best methods for deciding what to limit, what to allow and how to use digital "screen time" to motivate and inspire your children to a healthy and productive life. A must read for anyone worried about the time their children spend in front of the screens.

Great resource for parents

Its so important to instill healthy screen time habits while kids are young.
They will carry it with them in their adult life.

My kids only get screen time friday and saturday and i approve the show.
This book reaffirmed my beliefs regarding screen time and gave me positive reinforcement because sometimes it gets hard not to give in to them asking throughout the week.
I know if i just hold out awhile longer they will accept it and it will be the normal.
Great narration as well.

Loved it!

Loved this book for a great combination of helpful tips as well as discussing the effects of more/less screen time. This was very helpful as I'm trying to wean my kids off their screens.

Such an important book

This audiobook is an excellent guide for any parent who is struggling to get the kids away from screens and into the outdoors!! It's also great if you just need some tips for the everyday grind. It's full of great ideas and guidance, and it also provides some background about our behavior and how to make sure our kids (or we) don't fall into digital addiction. That said, I loved the chapter about debunking the myths! It helped me realize things are not always that black and white. I found this audiobook super useful and would 100% recommend it!

A Must Have For Every Parent

This book is a godsend for parents. It allows parents a different point of view when it comes to their kids and their screen time. It points out the negatives and positives and then lets you decide what is best for your children and how they utilize the technology they have available. This book points out that technology isn't fading and is becoming more prevalent in the school, socializing, and every aspect of our children's lives. A great book to help set parents' minds at ease.