GXJ Replay-Welcome to the Digital Jungle: Helping Kids & Teens Survive Screens with Sue Atkins

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb discusses digital safety, parenting, and technology management with author and broadcaster Sue Atkins.   They delve into the increasing complexity of parenting in the digital age, sharing practical tips and strategies to help parents protect their children's mental health and well-being online. They also highlight the importance of having open conversations, enforcing practical digital habits, and fostering critical thinking in children.   Sue Atkins shares insights from her experience and resources from her podcast, Navigating the Digital Jungle, to empower parents to guide their children safely through the digital landscape.   00:00 Parenting Meets Digital Threats 01:08 Meet Sue Atkins 01:59 Why Sue Started Helping 04:12 Gen X vs Online Risks 05:41 When Kids Get Phones 08:57 Safety Settings and Balance 10:31 Roblox and Online Predators 12:30 Trust and Open Communication 15:19 AI Dangers and Deepfakes 16:50 Critical Thinking and Kindness 21:33 AI and Human Values 23:25 Dinner Table Digital Chats 24:27 Family Meals Matter 25:24 Kids Learn By Example 25:45 Meaningful Screen Time 26:46 Breaking The Scroll Habit 27:53 Mental Health Link 29:52 Boredom Builds Creativity 32:06 Sleep And Overstimulation 32:39 Podcast And Resources 34:17 Filters And Comparison 37:11 Confident Parenting Boundaries 38:05 Delay Smartphones Strategy 39:44 Wrap Up And Thanks    Links to Sue Atkins:   https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com   https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9F8S4ZcC/?mibextid=wwXIfr   For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]   **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1   **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**