37. Effects of Screen time on children with Ralphie Jacobs

This week we welcome Ralphie Jacobs from @simplyonpurpose to talk with us about the effects of screen time on a child's developing brain. Studies show that 77% of parents are saying that raising their kids is harder nowadays because of technology; and kids wish their parents would get off their phones.  Psychology Today says that, parents using their phones in front of their children causes more distress and reduces resilience in children. We model behavior for our children. We send messages and social cues to our children. So whether that's establishing boundaries for yourself or your children, this is a great conversation.  Ralphie lives in Austin Texas with her husband and their 4 daughters.  As an Early Childhood Education expert Ralphie quickly learned that the best way to impact a child’s life for good is to teach parents.  She founded @simplyonpurpose where she writes about parenting, family culture, and living with purpose.  Her audio course changed thousands of homes.  She also travels across the country speaking at workshops on positive parenting. Check out some of her free resources on her website. https://simplyonpurpose.org/