45 - Screen Addiction: Is My Child Addicted?
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Some of us struggle with trying to figure out if our kids are addicted to screens.  In this episode Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, and I discuss what causes screen addictions and what resources might help to determine if our kids are addicted.  We also go over different levels of intervention in overcoming screen issues in our homes.  Emily is launching a new course for parents that will help train parents week by week to get their arms around the issue.  With parenting practices and live one-on-one coaching and support from other parents you will be able to make changes to support new behaviors that will set a balance between screens and life.  The Screentime Consultant We also discuss resources for more extreme screen addictions.  Links to those resources are: RestartLife.com - Washington based treatment and therapy center to treat screen addiction.  Residential treatment program is available. Restart's link to their assessment quiz:  TAKE ADDICTION QUIZ GameQuitters.com - Online resources for anyone who games but special courses for parents.  Links to therapy centers and therapists world-wide. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:  [email protected].
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