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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 21 MIN

Parenting: How to reduce family tension around screen use

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Kids and screen time - it's one of those tricky areas where parents can feel like they're always two steps behind. But with the internet, smart phones and rapidly evolving tech being firm fixtures of modern living - how can parents best set up their kids for success? Maggie Dent is an author, educator and podcaster and her new book, is Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families. From when to give your kids a smartphone and explaining how algorithms and digital footprint works, to how to use social media safely and navigate online bullying, the book aims to help families navigate tech without the tension.

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