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Timeless Parenting

Timeless Parenting

The world has changed so much, but the tenets of timeless parenting haven’t changed one bit.

Our culture tends to treat childhood like a race. But the push to meet academic benchmarks at younger and younger ages is  counterproductive to how the brain naturally develops. And when parents overschedule their children because they’re afraid they’ll be left behind, they rob their children of the downtime they need to thrive.

On today’s show world-renowned child psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff dive into how to raise healthy, happy children without burning out — and without relying on the latest “educational” gadgets.

 

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[5:15] Smart phones, AI, oh my: The fundamental needs of children haven’t changed, even if the technology around them has

[15:00] How to ignore the very-real temptation to get our kids “ahead”

[19:45] Unrealistic expectations characterize much of the “academic” toys on the market. Here’s how to spot them

[25:00] The research is clear: Kids need more downtime. And extracurriculars aren’t downtime!

[34:00] Your new parenting mantra: “Reflect, Resist, Recenter”

 

 

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Low_Tech Living

In a world dominated by digital noise, reclaiming our peace has become one of the most urgent challenges of modern life. For parents, the stakes are even higher. How do we set healthy screen boundaries for our tech-obsessed kids? Where do we draw the line as artificial intelligence inserts itself in our homes and routines?

On today's show writer, father, and dumb phone user Andrew Broman explores what it really takes to disengage from the smartphone ecosystem and cultivate an intentional approach to emerging technology for both ourselves and our families.

 

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[6:00] Is the tech serving you, or are you serving the tech?

[11:00] On the importance of taking your attention span and stretching it like a rubber band

[15:00] Advice for parents with tech-obsessed kids

[26:00] Bring back the landline! Seriously!

[33:00] What 18 pints of Ben & Jerry's taught Stephanie about self-control

[38:00] From attention to affection and attachment: When it comes to AI, where's the line?

 

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