Generation Zombie: How Screen Time is Hijacking My Child's Brain Development with Dr. Charlotte Armitage
I'm sharing something that honestly terrifies me as a parent - how our devices are literally rewiring our children's brains from as early as 4 months old.Today I'm joined by Dr. Charlotte Armitage, author of Generation Zombie, and what she reveals about screen time and brain development will change how you think about tech in your home..What we dive into:Why I discovered that babies as young as 4 months are now interacting with screens (and what this does to their developing brains)How I learned that 20% of children starting school need speech therapy - and the connection to our device useWhy dopamine addiction from screens is creating behaviors that look exactly like ADHDThe shocking truth about how prams now come with iPad holders for babiesWhat happened when I realized I was modeling constant device use without knowing itWhy AI chatbots are the next level of concern for our kids' social development.This episode is essential if you're dealing with:A child who can't focus or sit still at schoolConstant battles over screen time limitsWorries about your own device modelingQuestions about when (or if) to give your child a smartphoneConcerns about your child's social skills and friendships.I'll be honest - some of what Charlotte shares made me want to throw all our devices out the window! But she also gives us hope with practical strategies we can implement right now. We talk about creating device-free zones, the importance of eye contact during feeding, and why our children don't need to "learn" technology young.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation….More from Charlotte:Generation Zombie Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/generation-zombie-raising-healthy-humans-in-a-world/id1814827224 Get the Book NOW - https://amzn.eu/d/eSVeQ9a Follow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drcharlottearmitage Website - https://charlottearmitage.co.uk/ Highlights from this episode:03:57 - New tech means new challenges08:20 - RIP IRL14:10 - Attachment issues from tech use19:44 - A boom in speech and language therapy24:38 - ADHD and technology32:15 - What is Generation Zombie?36:41 - Impact into teen years42:28 - The risks of AI.💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucket Emptying: Using Jenga to Build Family Connection
Have you ever played Jenga?Sure, it’s a fun family game, but when you think about it - working together to build a structure taller and taller and, when it eventually topples, rebuilding without hesitation and starting again - Jenga is the perfect analogy for a family.Which is why in today’s bucket emptying episode, I’m going to show you how Jenga can be used to build a strong, meaningful connection with your family… and become a stronger, happier, and more resilient family for it.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:00:45 - Nothing is more challenging than a disconnected family02:02 - Why Jenga?05:52 - What qualities do you bring to your family?09:25 - Family gratitude💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friendDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My Child is a Force of Nature... and So Am I! 7 Strategies for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids
Strong-willed, stubborn, defiant, opinionated, headstrong - that's how I like to think of myself for recording a podcast during a heatwave! But it could also be some of the words you use to describe your child. If so, this episode is for you.I know what it's like when your child is naturally headstrong. They can be a force of nature, and some days parenting them feels impossible... especially if they inherited these character traits from you! In this 30-minute episode, I'm sharing my 7 go-to strategies to help you overcome those daily challenges we all face.What I'll share with you:How I've learned to reframe those impossible situationsMy favorite ways to empower kids through meaningful choicesWhy I discovered that strong-willed children learn differently (and how to work with their nature)Communication techniques that actually work in my homeHow we established family values that stickWhy I believe being quick to apologize changes everythingThis episode is perfect if you're dealing with:Daily power struggles and defiant behaviorA child who seems impossible to parent some daysThe challenge of parenting a mini-me who inherited your headstrong traitsFeeling like you're parenting in a "war zone"Whether you're in the thick of it right now or just need some fresh strategies for your force-of-nature child, I'm here to offer hope and practical solutions that have worked for me and countless other parents.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:00:00 - Podcasting in a heatwave00:56 - Parenting in a war zone05:48 - Common traits of headstrong children08:36 - How to reframe a situation13:45 - How to empower by giving our kids choices17:12 - Strong-willed children learn from experience18:54 - Communicate regularly21:19 - Family values23:30 - Be quick to apologise💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friendDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucket Emptying: When Parental Guilt Drives Your Decisions
Do you suffer from parental guilt?Do you often guilt yourself into doing things you know you shouldn’t do?Does this guilt manifest in material stuff like toys and treats?You don’t need to feel embarrassed, we’ve all been there. It’s so easy to feel that guilt, and then we do whatever it takes to make that guilt disappear.If you think your parental guilt is getting better of you, I’m here to help.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:00:31 - The dictionary defines guilt as…03:22 - You can flex the rules04:34 - How we can check ourselves07:03 - Ask yourself these two questions09:51 - Shifting from guilt to reason💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friendDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Turn Homework into a Game and Make Learning Fun
Today’s episode is a massive treat, as I am joined by Sophie David, a play guru, influencer and now author of Read, Write, Play: 100 Easy Ways to Make Phonics Fun for Children Aged 3-7.In this conversation, Sophie explains how she implements all of the information and resources on her website, to create a fun learning environment for her kids, from phonics and reading to homework, screen time, and more!As Mary Poppins once sang:In every job that must be doneThere is an element of funYou find the fun and snap!The job's a gameThe same applies to our kids’ education, and it begins at home, with us. Learning is as fun as we choose to make it, and our job as parents is to unlock the curiosity in our children and help them want to learn.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…Additional Resources:Little Happy Learners: https://www.littlehappylearners.co.uk/ Sophie’s book, available now: https://geni.us/readwriteplay Connect with Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlehappylearners/ Highlights from this episode:03:10 - Sophie’s journey09:00 - You are your baby’s best friend15:16 - Monkey see monkey do20:26 - There is no normal26:28- Phonics is not just about ABC32:38 - Managing screen time37:48 - Learning is experiential41:50 - Mum, businesswoman, funlover, and author45:27 - Where do we start?💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friendDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello, I'm psychologist and parenting expert Dr Maryhan and this is How Not To Screw Up Your Kids, the podcast for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone else who wants to be part of a movement to raise confident children who grow up believing in themselves.Follow now for twice weekly episodes - on Monday's you'll find shorter Bucket Emptying episodes, with longer episodes each Thursday.The greatest gift we can give our children is self-belief. It will get them further in life than any qualification and is absolutely possible for each and every child; we just need the right information and support around us to teach them.The old saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child” couldn’t be more true than now. Parenting has got a whole lot harder; not just because we are busier than ever but because our children are growing up in an ever changing, fast-paced world, which is so different to the one we grew up in. Our children have more pressure to be better, look better, do better, and in a world where lives are so publicly scrutinised and commented on through social media it’s really no wonder we’re seeing mental health problems sky rocketing amongst children, teens, and young adults. What you can expect from this podcast are honest conversations about parenting.We’ll talk confidence resilience, anxiety, managing tech, and all the topics you’d expect as well blowing the lid off the widely help misconception that children are innately resilient. They’re not!This podcast is for people who want to get real about parenting. You understand it can get messy sometimes and aren’t afraid to admit it. I have had more than my fair share of messy and I will no doubt share these with you along the way. I won’t dress things up but I will always give you something practical to take away and use in each and every episode. My guests and experts will be real people who have overcome their own adversities and bring with them a message to us as parents, as well as inspiring stories.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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