Healthy Screen Habits Podcast Hillary Wilkinson

Playing outside is so much more than physical activity. Some of the many benefits include fitness, vitamin D and sleep. Being in nature also enhances focus and attention, it improves problem solving, reduces stress, increases empathy, improves mood.  The influence of nature is dramatic and pervasive for all of us.  There was a study that said that hospital patients, who have views of greenery outside their windows have shorter stays and fewer complications.
Reducing screen time, increasing time in nature has the potential to change lives.  Listen to Jean Rystrom of the Screen Time Action Network introduce an amazing and FREE resource: The Children & Family Inspiration Guide.  It’s got everything you need to encourage your kids to get offline and outside. Listen today! 
 

Erin Loechner is  a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle and is now teaching others how to do the same! As the founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, Erin has authored The Opt Out Family - How To Give Your Kids What Technology Can't.  This book is written in a way that is part guide, part interactive and best of all it’s written in Erin’s friendly encouraging voice.
In this episode we talk about how to talk to schools, coaches and other parents, set intention in your home and so much more. Listen today! 
 

 The FBI is warning parents, caregivers, and teens about increased sextortion crimes across the country.
The primary target is boys ages 14-17 and sadly, suicide rates due to sextortion are on the rise.
Sextortion is  a kind of scam where the suspect gets children to share some sexually explicit material usually  by coercing them, making them think that they're also someone that age and they're going to be exchanging  nude images.  Once the suspect has that image, then they extort the child/minor for money or more images of sexually explicit content.   Listen to this episode to find out the best ways to educate your family about sextortion.

Autumn McKay is a childhood educator, author, parent,  and founder of The Best Mom Ideas!  She has navigated the challenges of screen time management with her own kids and faced the very familiar scenario of dealing with tech tantrums and the “10 more minutes” meltdowns. In short, she's one of us!  She's in the trenches.
In this episode we talk about steps to take in early child development to foster lifelong success.
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Michael Jacobus figured out how to combine digital wellness with his experiences as a camp director for over 40 years. In the summer of 2018, he started the world's first clinical summer camp program for teens and adolescents suffering from unhealthy screen time, social media use, and gaming addiction. 
Reset Summer Camp is a camp for digital detox and life skills. Michael’s book: UnHappy Campers is a great read and a fantastic resource for families who want to implement more structure around tech in their home.  In this episode we discuss the book, the camp and the ReSet app.      
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On March 28th of this year, Children and Screens, Institute of Digital Media and Child Development announced the release of a landmark report unveiling the significant impacts of the UK's Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) on digital platforms. 
The Institute's review identified an unprecedented wave of 91 changes made across leading social media and digital platforms.  Find out what they are when you listen to this episode 
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