Episode 40-Ask the Expert: Practical Questions and Answers in a Screen Saturated World-Dr. Alice Benton

“Is technology bringing my family together or pushing my family apart?” 

Technology is such an integral part of society that it can worm its way into our lives without much notice - but if we really ponder this question, are we content with our answer? Today, Jim welcomes Dr. Alice Benton back to the show with an insightful Q&A all about our digital use as families. Dr. Alice is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Parent Support & Training, Health & Wellness, and Trauma Recovery. Throughout this conversation, Jim poses some of the most common questions parents have about screen use. 

Special Note: 

Check out the timestamps below for specific questions asked, and be sure to contact HomeWord if you have a question you want answered on the show!

Questions in this Episode:

[6:53] What do I do when my child says ‘I’m the ONLY one who doesn’t have a smartphone!’?

[8:47] When does screen time become harmful to kids?

[11:00] How do you find the compromise on-screen use when one parent is a screen-enabler and one is a screen-limiter?

[13:08] What do you say to the single mom/single parent who is trying to implement screen boundaries and their ex is going against or ignoring those boundaries?

[17:28] What do you think about GPS monitoring on a child’s phone/device?

[19:28] What do you do when a child is addicted to their screen?

[23:52] What do you do when your child is caught looking at porn?

[26:44] “My spouse is addicted to porn. What do I do?”

Listen to Jim’s first episode with Dr. Alice Benton here: Episode 9: Daily Conversations for Screen Management

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