Struggling to get on the same page with your co-parent about screen time rules? Worried that enforcing boundaries might harm your relationship with your teen?
In this episode, Delaney talks with renowned family psychologist and author Dr. Laura Kastner about the tricky — but crucial — process of setting and upholding screen time rules. Together, they explore a practical roadmap built around The Four Cs: Calm, Confidence, Co-Parent Unity, and Collaboration.
Packed with relatable examples and expert-backed strategies, this conversation will help you navigate resistance and hold boundaries that support your child’s emotional development and well-being.
Featured Expert
Books
Getting To Calm, by Laura Kastner, PhD
Wise Minded Parenting, by Laura Kastner, PhD
Time Code
00:00 Understanding the Core Issue: Fear and Relationships
00:27 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age
00:45 Challenges of Setting Screen Time Boundaries
01:10 Real-Life Examples of Unpopular Rules
02:31 Interview with Dr. Laura Kasner: The Four Cs
02:58 Applying the Four Cs to Real Scenarios
04:45 Staying Calm and Confident
06:23 Co-Parenting and Collaboration
08:39 Handling Teen Reactions and Family Meetings
12:18 Polarization and Parental Unity
20:03 Concluding Thoughts and Resources
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