Is my Child Ready for a Mobile Phone?

Advancements in technology over the past two decades have added complexities to parenting. While parents often seek to shield their kids from the potential dangers that come with access to mobile phones, how can they also actively work to prepare their children for responsible phone usage in the future? Join us as our host, Chong Ee Jay, speaks to Melanie Wong, a mother 11-year-old Matthias and 6-year-old Dareen. Melanie shares her thoughts on the appropriate time for her children to own a mobile device, how she deals with such requests in the meantime, and the very real struggles of daily parenting in this digital age. --Raising Future-Ready Kids: Screenwise Parenting WebinarWith so much of our children’s time now spent online, how can we raise them to be screenwise and future-ready?  It can be a parent’s greatest challenge to set limits on screentime and boundaries around digital content consumption. Yet if done right, our children can be empowered to consume media wisely.  This webinar is all about creating a healthy, balanced relationship with technology that goes beyond mere rules and restrictions.  Parents will learn how to:  Establish positive digital habits as a family and enjoy meaningful offline experiences  Set clear and safe boundaries for screen time and online interactions Navigate tensions and disagreement about screentime Saturday, 2 March 2024 | 10am – 12pm | Online Via Zoom   Early Bird Rate at $35 (Ends on 28 Jan 2024) Register at https://www.family.org.sg/RFRKScreenwiseParenting --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.