Protecting Your Kids’ Attention in a Screen Filled World

About this episode

Katelyn James discusses with Emily Thomas how to protect children's attention in a screen-filled world and offers practical advice for parents.

In this episode of Doing Life Differently , I’m talking with my longtime friend Emily Thomas about something we’re all feeling. It is getting harder and harder to protect our kids’ attention in a screen filled world. We talk about social media, iPads, and the difference between communal screens and individual screens. We also get really practical about what to do when you feel like you’re the only family with boundaries. In this conversation, we cover: Why going first is a gift to other parents How to start making changes without swinging to extremes What to do when your kids push back How to find support even if your community is not like minded Simple first steps that can actually stick I’m linking Emily’s Substack so you can keep learning from her and find encouragement for the road ahead! _____ 📲 FREE - "What Your Brand Says About You" Guide 🩵 Follow Katelyn on Instagram 👉 Finally nail your brand voice and show up authentically to your audience with the help of KJ Brand Coach GPT 📣 I'M WRITING A BOOK! Follow along on Substack Save $260 on your own LumeBox! I’ve been using my LumeBox red light therapy before bed to support inflammation, skin health and relaxation. Click…

People in this episode

Host: Katelyn James

Guest: Emily Thomas

Topics covered

• parenting
• screen time
• boundaries
• social media
• support for parents

Keywords

• kids attention
• screen time
• parenting advice
• social media
• family boundaries

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