Interview with a Psychotherapist | Kids & Screens

In our first interview-style episode, Scrolling 2 Death co-hosts Nicki and Ashley speak with accomplished pyschotherapist and keynote speaker Nicole Runyon.  In this vulnerable interview, we discuss a number of topics related to parenting, screen time and mental health, specifically:- How screen time is negatively affecting our children's development- How to work through the generational differences which can cause a barrier between parent and child- Social media safety and sharenting- Parent-child conflict around screen time- Should parents be monitoring their teenagers online? More about Nicole Runyon: Nicole Runyon LMSW is a well-respected psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health. She is a leading expert with this population and a sought-after speaker on topics such as technology’s effects on mental health, child development, and how generational differences in parenting affect the iGeneration whose mental health is deteriorating. Nicole is highly recognized as an expert in her field and speaks to large audiences. Nicole has been featured in the media to talk about her expertise on how technology affects child and adolescent mental health. She has a deep passion for children and has dedicated her life’s work to helping them develop properly and thrive as young adults.You can find out more about Nicole's work at nicolerunyon.com.  A quick note: This podcast covers topics such as suicide, disordered eating and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. Let’s Talk: This may sound counterintuitive to our message, but go to Instagram and follow us at @scrolling2death. We’re there for you – to have real and honest conversations. Comment on any of our posts and tell us what you’re struggling with related to social media. What would you like us to cover in future episodes? You can also email us at [email protected] with any questions or comments. We'd also love to hear your stories and experiences with social media. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Please take a moment to give us a follow and a 5-star rating, wherever you are listening!Visit our website for more information about Scrolling 2 Death: www.scrolling2death.com Subscribe to this channel for super-special bonus episodes: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/subscribe⁠