What We Get Wrong About Screen Time with Jordan Shapiro

What We Get Wrong About Screen Time with Jordan Shapiro

From Parents Who Think by Danusia Malina-Derben

August 16, 2025 · 15 min

About this episode

Danusia Malina-Derben and Jordan Shapiro discuss the misconceptions surrounding screen time and emphasize the importance of quality interactions over duration.

What if everything we thought we knew about screen time was the wrong conversation? In this episode, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Jordan Shapiro for a refreshingly grounded take on parenting in the digital age. Together, they unpack why most debates around tech and children are missing the point. Jordan challenges the obsession with duration, how long a child is online, and instead urges parents to look at quality: What are kids doing? Who are they connecting with? What values are being shaped? This is a wide-ranging and deeply human discussion about how parents can actually mentor their children through a digital landscape, rather than fear it. Expect thoughtful critique, sharp metaphors, and the kind of parenting insight that doesn't come wrapped in guilt. Discover more from us: • Join the Parents Who Think community on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Connect with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts • Advertising Inquiries here Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

People in this episode

Host: Danusia Malina-Derben

Guest: Jordan Shapiro

Topics covered

  • screen time
  • parenting
  • digital age
  • technology
  • children
  • quality of interaction

Keywords

  • screen time
  • parenting
  • digital landscape
  • children
  • technology
  • quality
  • mentoring

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