S9E16 (Mini-Series EP 04): You Gave Them an iPad. You’re Not a Monster. Raising Kids in a Digital Dumpster Fire
About this episode
Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller discuss the impact of screen time on children and provide practical guidance for parents.
Screens are everywhere, and most parents are stuck in the same loop: How much is too much? Am I ruining their brain? Is this just what modern childhood looks like now? In this Raising Eyebrows episode, Family & Relationship Empowerment Coach Celia Kibler and double-board-certified physician Dr. Kailey Buller unpack the real story on screen time so you can stop guessing, drop the guilt, and make confident choices for your family. You will hear clear, practical guidance on what the research actually says about screens from babyhood through the teen years, including why the early years are so sensitive, why slower, calmer shows make it easier for kids to transition away, and how too much screen time affects sleep, mood, tantrums, and language development. Celia and Dr. Kailey talk about background TV, shared screen time, FaceTime with grandparents, and those “just this once” moments on a flight or in a waiting room, so you know what really matters and where you can relax. Then they turn to what to do instead of handing over a device. From loose-parts play with toilet paper rolls, boxes, noodles, and bowls, to obstacle courses, nature walks, grocery store adventures, rainbow…
People in this episode
Host: Celia Kibler
Guest: Dr. Kailey Buller
Topics covered
- screen time
- parenting
- child development
- digital media
- family activities
- modern childhood
Keywords
- screen time
- parenting advice
- child development
- digital media
- family activities
- modern childhood
- calm parenting
- imagination
- brain development
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