Send us Fan Mail The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO screen time younger than 18 months and very little screen time (<1hr/day) from 18-24 months unless it’s video-chatting with family members. Have you ever wondered why? The Curious Neuron team decided to dig deep into the research and see if certain claims about screen time in toddlers were ... Show More
Sep 15
What's the Difference Between Discipline and Punishment?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Georgianna Karamitos — a lawyer, educator, trauma-informed conflict resolution practitioner, and children's book author — to unpack the real difference between discipline and punishment. We dig into why repeating yourself doesn't w ... Show More
54m 9s
Sep 8
What if conflict were actually an invitation for intimacy?
Send us Fan MailHi Reflective Parents, Ever feel stuck arguing about the same thing over and over with your partner? In this episode, I break down a key concept from the Gottmans' book Fight Right: that perpetual conflict often hides a deeper "dream" underneath it, and naming tha ... Show More
22 m
Sep 2020
Screen Time for Your Baby and Toddler
How much screen time is too much screen time? It’s one of the most popular questions Heidi gets asked, especially over the last several months. This week, Heidi and Emma break down the truth about screen time for your baby and toddler, no guilt allowed! Heidi and Emma share their ... Show More
38m 48s
Oct 2023
Screen Time and Child Development: A Montessori Approach
<p><strong>Screen time can be tough to manage, especially with young kids. </strong>On the one hand, it can be a great way to keep them entertained and learning. On the other hand, too much screen time can have a negative impact on their development.
Today we're talking abou ... Show More
59m 20s
Oct 2019
Kids and Screen Time: Don’t Let It Be a Battleground
Many parents try to limit the time their children spend online gaming or watching videos, especially before bedtime, in the belief that too much screen time is bad for their kids’ mental and physical health. A recent study, however, turns that belief on its head, saying researche ... Show More
16m 3s