Ep 152 Screen Time Overuse – Navigating the Battles Parents Face with Host Zeenat Noorani

Podcast: Let’s Talk ClarityHonest Conversations for Better Mental WellbeingEpisode 152: Screen Time Overuse – Navigating the Battles Parents Face - Let's Talk Clarity Podcast - Host Zeenat NooraniZeenat's Let's Talk Clarity is a podcast where we have open, honest, and empowering conversations about mental health and wellbeing.Today, Zeenat dives into a topic that every parent and caregiver has faced at some point: screen time overuse. The endless battles over devices, the ‘just five more minutes’ pleas, and the worry that too much screen time is harming our children’s wellbeing. Technology is a huge part of modern life—it’s how children learn, connect, and relax. But when does it become too much? And how do we, as parents and caregivers, set limits without constant conflict? SEGMENT 1: THE REALITY OF SCREEN TIME OVERUSEHow much time do you think the average child spends on screens each day?According to recent studies, children aged 8-12 spend an average of 4-6 hours on screens daily, while teenagers spend up to 9 hours. That’s more time than they spend sleeping or in school! SEGMENT 2: THE BATTLES – WHY SCREEN TIME LEADS TO CONFLICTZeenat shares a scenario you might find familiar. As parents, how do we break this cycle without constant battles?” SEGMENT 3: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME BATTLESix practical strategies you can try:1. Collaborate, Don’t Dictate2. Set Clear, Consistent Boundaries3. Offer Engaging Alternatives4. Be a Role Model5. Use Technology Wisely6. Teach Digital Mindfulness''The goal isn’t to control every minute—it’s to guide, model, and empower our children to develop a healthy, respectful relationship with technology. And remember, it’s okay to have off days. Progress, not perfection.” SEGMENT 4: FINAL THOUGHTS “The key takeaways''If you need help navigating this challenge, I work with parents, schools, and communities to support children’s mental wellbeing. You can reach out to me for guidance on setting healthy digital habits. NEXT EPISODE TEASER“In the next episode, Zeenat will be speaking to special guest Dr Federic Schiffer about:• Mental health• Psychology• Addiction• TraumaTo find out more about the work Dr Schiffer does and the impact it has on people’s mental wellbeingThank you for listening to Let’s Talk Clarity. Clarity creates confidence. See you next time!”Let’s connect: Website: https://theclaritycoach.co.uk linktr.ee: ZeenatNoorani Email: [email protected]