Episode 3 – Ask an Expert: Making Connections
In episode three of this six part series, explore ways that families can use media and technology to connect and strengthen their relationships with one another.
Welcome to Episode 3 of Ask an Expert: Conversations About Digital Well-being for Families!
In this third episode, Dr. Stephanie Lee, Psy.D, PCIT, expert in parent-child interactions, and Tara Wright, Sesame Workshop Senior Content Manager, discuss the habit of Making Connections. They consider different ways families can connect with one another and explore the use of media as a tool for bonding, engaging, and staying in touch.
Join us as we explore questions such as:
- What’s the importance of positive parent-child interactions, and what can they look like in action?
- How can families use media and technology to strengthen their relationships?
- What are some of the benefits of “co-viewing” media as a family?
After watching, click the button to move on to the next habit – Talking About It!
Episode 2 - Ask an Expert: Notice
In episode two of a six-part series, explore strategies your family can use to build awareness about feelings, choices, and behaviors related to technology and media use.
Episode 4 - Ask an Expert: Talking About It
In episode four of this six-part series, explore the importance of open and honest communication around family media and technology use.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Making Healthy Choices Around Digital Media: A Conversation with Vikki Katz, Ph.D.
Learn strategies for making good choices for your family's digital well-being from expert Vikki Katz, Ph.D.
“Celebrating Choices” Collage
Celebrate the ways you choose to spend time together as a family!
Paws & Notice
Wes, Elmo, and their dads, Elijah and Louie, practice being aware of how they feel when using media and how they know it’s time to take a break.
