Becoming a Tech-Intentional Parent

A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school and smartphone, and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, schools, and organizations to bring her tech-intentional approach to parenting and screen time to as many people as possible. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" will be released in January 2024. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What parental controls are recommended for kids’ technology use How parents can encourage responsible technology use for kids The importance of implementing an “away for the day policy” at school Ways that technology interferes with kids’ learning What age kids should have a cell phone You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. Emily invites you to go www.thescreentimeconsultant.com and [email protected] to sign up for the mailing list. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.