Show Notes
In this conversation, Nicki Reisberg and Dawn Wible discuss the critical issues surrounding digital wellness and safety for children. Dawn shares her journey as the founder of Talk More. Tech Less., highlighting the importance of advocacy, education, and legislation in addressing the challenges posed by technology and social media.
Dawn takes parents through the risks associated with children's use of digital devices, the necessity of open conversations between parents and children, and the role of schools in ensuring a safe digital environment. The discussion emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in advocating for their children's safety online and creating healthy tech habits at home.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Phone Free Schools Movement: https://phonefreeschoolsmovement.org
- Jonathan Haidt's New York Times Best Seller: The Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com
- Screen Time Action Network: https://fairplayforkids.org/screen-time-action-network/
- Detox Box: https://talk-more-tech-less.square.site/product/pre-order-the-detox-box/4?cs=true&cst=custom
- Watch The Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
- The Smartphone Ed Contract: https://www.talkmoretechless.com/smartphone-ed
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