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May 2023
34m 33s

#340: How to Help Kids Navigate The Worl...

Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist
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Screens should be part of our lives, not the center of our lives, and Ash helps caregivers navigate the world of tech using consistent, loving boundaries. Through the Instagram account, TheGamerEducator, Ash has helped tens of thousands of families make screen time beneficial for the whole family. As a public educator for over a decade, Ash saw the opportunity in making learning in their classroom more engaging by employing the positive strategies that many games do very well.

In this episode, Ash shares their amazing balanced approach to managing technology in the home with kids of all ages. The tips and ideas are new and fresh, and I know you will learn a lot!

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