Episode 5 – Ask an Expert: Switching It Up
In episode five of this six-part series, explore strategies to support families in building flexibility and navigating transitions.
Welcome to Episode 5 of Ask an Expert: Conversations About Digital Well-being for Families!
Shifting from one activity to another is a part of everyday life, but sometimes, it can lead to big feelings — for everyone in the family! In this episode, about the habit of Switching It Up, Dr. Stephanie Lee, Psy.D, PCIT, expert in parent-child interactions, shares strategies to help children transition from one activity to another, especially as it relates to media and technology use.
Listen as Dr. Lee and Tara and discuss:
- Why can transitions be challenging for children, especially when it comes to screen time?
- What are some common challenging or uncomfortable behaviors we might see?
- How can grown-ups respond to challenging behaviors surrounding transitions in a way that promotes connection and calm for everyone?
- What are other opportunities for families to build flexibility in moments away from screens?
After watching, click the link to move on to the next habit – Learning Along the Way!
Unplugged: Creating Device-Free Family Moments
When children and grown-ups spend time together, especially without media, children benefit in so many ways. Explore these tips to nurture meaningful moments and support digital well-being in your family.
Talk... and Color! Adult-child Coloring Page
An activity with tools, tips, and playful ideas to empower families to foster digital well-being and develop healthy habits related to media and technology.
Tech Talk
An activity with tools, tips, and playful ideas to empower families to foster digital well-being and develop healthy habits related to media and technology.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Try It! Stop, Stretch, Switch
Try this strategy to help little ones transition away from screen time.
Switch It! Routine
Watch Julia, Sam, and their dad, Daniel, practice their family’s Switch It! Strategy, to transition out of screen time.
