How to Create a Screen Routine to Improve Hockey Performance with Larissa Mills

Are smartphones stealing the spotlight from youth athletes? This episode of Our Kids Play Hockey explores the impact of excessive phone use on mental health, performance, and development. Our guest expert, Larissa Mills, gives some surprising suggestions in advocating for limited screen use until a certain age. Discover how to create healthy phone routines, establish boundaries, and balance parental monitoring with trust. Also, learn to audit your social media feeds for positivity and embrace unplugged family activities. This episode also tackles the challenges parents face in setting phone limits, offering practical advice to navigate this digital dilemma.--00:00:00 Intro00:00:08 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Child Athletes00:06:19 The Debate on Banning Cell Phones in Schools00:08:00 The Impact of Screen Time on Youth Sports Performance00:09:51 Parental Challenges with Phone Use00:16:33 The Science Behind Phone Addiction00:19:58 The Power of Family Connection in a Digital Age00:25:30 The Dangers of Betting and Social Media for Athletes00:40:04 The Right Age for Kids to Have Phones00:48:20 A Mother's Discovery of Her Son's Vape Business00:53:37 Curating a Positive Social Media Feed01:01:07 Transforming Family Travel into Bonding Experiences01:05:29 Addressing the Decline in Youth Sports Participation--Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.SenseArena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube