Ep. 20 | A Mindful Approach To Screen Time

The hot debate around screen time so often misses very key points: wisdom and guidance.Are we considering how we can be available to wisely and respectfully guide our children through the Digital Age that they will inevitably face?Are we allowing our fear and inability to accept new technology to get in the way of the relationship we can cultivate with our children?Let's talk about it!We Cover:* A history of parenting through new technology* Addressing the fear around screens* Intuitively navigating screen time* Is screen time the root of pain and evil?* Pioneering the Age of The Digital Childhood* Being trusted, wise elders in the digital ageMentioned:- ⁠A Blissful Postpartum Amidst a Family Crisis⁠*Addendum: We have since removed Zelda from the approved list of games. While the content isn't inappropriate per se, the gameplay is more intense and immersive than I believe is appropriate for a 6-year-old's mind.In addition, we must give ourselves permission to experiment because we are in a very experimental time as parents. It's okay to go a little too far and to pull it back as necessary so long as you are mindful, aware, and involved in the process of screen time with your children.Your Wild Birth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. (Paid subscribers receive a free Micro-Zine each month and get 20% off all digital products) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourwildbirth.substack.com