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INSPINARHow can I help my family and myself become tech-intentional? 1. What does it really mean to be tech-intentional? 2. Why I do not rely on parental controls? 3. Practical ways parents can prevent screen-time meltdowns. 4. Are smartphones and smartwatches actually making kids safer? 5. The real risks of smartphones and social media. 6. When should kids get a phone? 7. What should parents know about tech use for school? About Emily Cherkin A forme
2026-02-1325 min
Raising Us: A Parenting PodcastTech Ed vs. Ed Tech: How To Teach Kids Without Screens | Kate Brody & Emily Cherkin | A Kids Co.Educational technology is a daily part of school for kids, from learning apps and video lessons to digital group projects. But is all this screen time actually helping kids learn? In this episode of Raising Us, host Elise Hu explores the benefits and challenges of educational technology in classrooms, including concerns around distraction, data privacy, and child development. Kate Brody, educator, parent, and VP of Schools Beyond Screens, shares how her first grader’s experience with classroom technology sparked conversations with teachers and her school district about finding a healthier balance after the pandemic. Later, Elise is joi...
2026-01-2738 min
Entre Semana313 - Sabiduría en la era digital: "Tecnología en la familia"La tecnología impacta todas las esferas de la sociedad, incluida la vida familiar. Los estudiosos discuten la mejor edad en que un adolescente puede tener un celular, mientras otros analizan como la tecnología afecta la forma en que una familia se relaciona e interactúa. ¿Cómo evitar las reacciones de pánico alrededor de este tema?, ¿Qué hacer para no caer en su uso reflexivo de la tecnología a nivel familiar?Libros mencionados:La Generación Ansiosa, Jonathan HaidtThe Screentime Solution, Emily Cherkin¡Sé parte de lo que estamos haciendo con Entre Semana!
2026-01-151h 13
Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech TalkTeens Reclaim Power from Tech Wizards: New Book Reveals Strategies to Escape Digital Addiction and Prioritize Real ConnectionsWelcome to Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk, where we dive into the real-world impacts of our digital lives and how to reclaim balance in an always-on world. Today, on this bustling Tuesday, December 30, 2025, we're exploring fresh stories that bridge screens and reality, pulling from the latest buzz in wellness, youth empowerment, and tech's hidden tolls.Start with a timely release hitting shelves today: Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price's "The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World." As ParentMap reports, this graphic novel for tweens and teens arms Generation Alpha—kids born from 2013 to...
2025-12-3002 min
Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting MothersScreen Time for Kids: How Much Is Too Much (and What to Do Instead) with The Screen Time Consultant | Ep. 115If you’ve ever wondered how much screen time is too much, or felt mom guilt about letting your toddler watch TV so you could get a moment of peace, this episode is for you!! In this episode, I chat with Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consultant, about how much screen time is too much, what it does to your child’s brain, and how to create healthy tech habits without shame or overwhelm.I’m joined byThe Screen Time Consultant, to talk all things screen time for toddlers. We dig into what’s actually happening in your chi...
2025-11-101h 04
Screen Less Play MoreParental Controls on Phones Are Failing and Here's What Parents Can Do Instead - Emily CherkinWhat if the biggest mistake parents are making with technology is believing parental controls actually work? In this episode of Screen Less Play More, parenting educator and former middle school teacher Emily Cherkin exposes the uncomfortable truth about parental controls, "kid-safe" tech, and why most digital guardrails fail long before parents realize it. Emily explains how children easily bypass filters, why tech companies profit from parents' false sense of security, and how technology is increasingly being used to solve problems it created in the first place. We unpack why smartphones undermine independence, self-regulation, and real-world...
2025-10-0141 min
Securely AttachedVideo games, phones & family balance: Teaching kids healthy tech habits free of guilt or power struggles with Ash BrandinJoining me is Ash Brandin, educator and author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family. Ash brings a fresh, nonjudgmental perspective to how families can navigate technology with intention and respect. Together we explore: - Why the "less is better" approach to screens often creates guilt and power struggles, plus a strategy that is more effective. - How to use Ash's "ABCs of screen time" framework (access, behavior, and content) to make intentional choices that meet everyone's needs. - The importance of respect an...
2025-09-231h 01
Instruction DiscussionCreating Tech-Intentional SchoolsKevin Boston-Hill speaks with Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Washington and nationally recognized screentime expert, The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, about the state of EdTech in our schools and what we can do to close the “Pandora’s Box” of technology use unleashed on our schools and students.
2025-08-1128 min
The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomScreens in Education: Balancing Necessity and Well-BeingConflicted about your child using screens in school? From iPads in kindergarten or digital homework apps in middle school we’ll cover how to balance the reality of tech with what your child truly needs developmentally.
I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., former teacher, author, and “The Screen Time Consultant,” who’s leading the charge on tech-intentional parenting and education. Together, we unpack how screens in schools have gone from occasional tools to everyday defaults and why that shift might be hurting our kids more than helping them.
We talk about:
How the pan...
2025-07-3050 min
Legal4Tech - The podcastEdTech, AI & the Kids Caught in the Middle — A Conversation with Emily CherkinIn this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Emily Cherkin, founder of The Screentime Consultant and advocate for tech-intentional education, to discuss the growing risks of unregulated EdTech and AI use in schools.💡 We explore topics such as:The silent shift from learning to “dopamine-driven engagement”How EdTech compromises child development, privacy, and focusWhat “tech intentional” education could (and should) look likeWhy critical thinking is the real casualty of AI-powered classroomsThe long-term dangers of data-driven education for democratic societyJoin us for a timely and urgent conversation on how to rethink the role of technology in our classroom...
2025-07-2932 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Screen Time Solution with Emily CherkinSend us a textOkay, let’s talk about the thing that is straight-up hijacking our homes right now: screens. If you’ve ever shouted, “Get off your phone!” at your kid while... checking your own email for the 50th time that hour? Yep, same. That’s why I brought on the brilliant, passionate, and hilariously relatable Emily Cherkin, also known as The Screen Time Consultant.Emily is a former middle school teacher turned full-time tech-intentional parenting badass. She’s worked with families, schools, and even policymakers and has been quoted by CHUCK NORRIS, for crying out l...
2025-07-221h 02
"My Mighty Quinn" - From Tics, Turbulence, Distraction and Disconnection to Calm, Confident and Connected"S3 Episode 7: Hijacked: Big Tech, Innocent Brains & the Fight for Our Children’s Childhood with Emily CherkinWelcome to My Mighty QuinnI’m Lucia Silver, founder of The Brain Health Movement and mother to the mighty Quinn. This is the podcast where we engage in clear-eyed, courageous conversations about childhood brain health, development, and resilience. Today’s episode is one that every parent and educator must hear.Wake Up to Screen Toxicity — with Emily CherkinIn this vital episode, I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, a former educator and leading voice in the movement for tech-intentional parenting. She is the author of The Screentime Solution: A Judgme...
2025-06-261h 09
The Parenting PodcastScreens, Culture, and the Quiet Revolution at Home | Ep. 168Send us a textWe’re not just talking about kids and screens—we’re talking about us. In this final episode on parenting in the digital age, Cheryl and Christie reflect on what stuck, what’s still hard, and where real change begins. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your family differently in a tech-driven world, this conversation is for you Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr...
2025-06-1222 minThe Parenting PodcastThe Follow-Up: Family Life in the Age of Devices | Ep. 167Send us a textWe’ve heard the warnings about screens and devices —but what does real change look like in everyday family life in this digital culture? In this follow-up conversation, Cheryl and Christie unpack what’s still echoing in their minds, and what small steps are actually working for families.Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt– How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
2025-06-0518 minThe Parenting PodcastParenting in a Digital World pt. 3 | Ep. 166Send us a textRaising kids in a digital world doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with community. In this final conversation with Crystal Coon, we talk about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how small decisions are shaping a bigger story.Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt– How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
2025-05-2916 min
How Do We Manage?How Do We Manage... Screentime?In this episode of How Do We Manage, Stephanie chats with Emily Cherkin, aka The Screentime Consultant
Author of The Screentime Solution, Emily began her career as a teacher, but after a decade of watching screens becoming more and more present in children’s lives, both in the classroom and at home, she started working with parents and teachers to develop a healthy approach to screentime and now offers coaching and presentations around the world
Stephanie and Emily explore that concept of being “tech-intentional”, discuss what a healthy relationship with our screens really looks like, tackle...
2025-05-2750 minThe Parenting PodcastParenting in a Digital World pt. 2 | Ep. 165Send us a textOur kids are learning how to handle technology long before they ever get a phone—just by watching us. In this episode, Crystal Coon returns to explore what it looks like to model tech-wise habits with humility, honesty, and connection. It’s not about having it all figured out. It’s about paying attention—and starting where you are. • Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt...
2025-05-2217 minThe Parenting PodcastEpi 164 Parenting in a Digital World pt 1Send us a textScreens are everywhere—but what are they doing to our kids, and to us? In this eye-opening episode, Crystal Coon joins us to unpack what’s really at stake in a screen-saturated world—and why awareness is the first step toward change.Resources Mentioned: – The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch – The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin – The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt – How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
2025-05-1626 min
Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety353 - How to Be a Tech-Intentional Family with The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, MEdToday’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with. It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation. And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed.In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former middle school teacher turned national advocate for tech-intentional parenting.With humor, deep empathy, and zero judgment, she’s helping us rethink the role of screens in our kids’ lives—and our own.If you’ve e...
2025-05-0947 min
Forward Radio podcastsTruth to Power | Emily Cherkin | Tech-Intentional Schools | 3-28-25On this week's 8th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition of the program, we bring you an eye-opening community conversation held on March 18th at the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville entitled "Tech-Intentional™ Schools Are the Future. Why it matters, what it looks like, and how it works!" Join us as we hear from a former classroom teacher, Emily Cherkin, aka The Screentime Consultant, who has spent many years working with parents, schools, and families in her quest to build a more tech-intentional world.
Brains haven’t changed; technology has. Children haven’t changed; childhood has. In an era when young people...
2025-03-2754 min
LEARN PodcastsShiftED Podcast #52 In Conversation with Emily Cherkin: Replace Judgement with CuriosityWhat if our children's screen time challenges aren't actually about them at all? When Emily Cherkin noticed her 7th-grade students increasingly absorbed by social media, they quickly pointed out an uncomfortable truth: "My parents are texting while driving, playing Candy Crush, always on Facebook." This pivotal realization—that screen addiction is fundamentally an adult problem affecting children—sparked Emily's journey toward helping families navigate digital life more intentionally.Drawing from her experience as both educator and parent, Emily highlights the dramatic shift in both educational technology and personal device use over the past decade. She reveals the fasc...
2025-03-1827 min
The Education Innovators PodcastEmily Cherkin - Tech-Intentional EducationTech-Intentional Education
A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting, education, and screentime to bring her tech-intentional™ approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning, Amer...
2025-03-1357 minThe Education Innovators PodcastEmily Cherkin - Tech-Intentional EducationTech-Intentional Education
A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting, education, and screentime to bring her tech-intentional™ approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning, Amer...
2025-03-1357 min
The Growth KitE46: The Screentime Solution: Becoming A Tech-Intentional FamilyToday I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, the author of The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family. Emily is a former teacher, screen-time expert, advocate, and the author of The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family.
Today on the show, Emily unpacks the alarming statistics of screen time use and the consequences, why screen time use today is much different then it was a generation ago, suggested guidelines for screen use, consideration before giving your child a device, why parental controls and apps aren’t the answer, tech-intentional strategies, disp...
2025-02-2743 min
Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers PodcastManaging Meltdowns and Easing Sibling Screen Time ConflictsThis episode looks at solutions for when screens and devices like tablets are causing conflict in the home, especially when it is time for them to be turned off! Siblings will often find themselves in conflict over devices and screen time, whether arguments over whose turn it is, jealousy over differing time allowances and scenarios wherein the younger sibling is a thorn in the side of the older sibling. Therapist, author and leading expert on youth and family dynamics, Laura Kastner, PhD, shares her expertise on behavioral management, and how it relates to sibling fights.
2024-12-3021 minSecurely AttachedThe hidden dangers of EdTech: How technology in schools impacts learning, child development, and mental health with Andy LiddellDiscover the impacts of EdTech in schools and how parents can advocate for their children's education with technology attorney Andy Liddell - What EdTech is and how technology like iPads and Chromebooks are being integrated into classrooms. - The hidden dangers of screens on the learning experience, what is at risk when hands-on learning is replaced by more passive educational experiences, and how to optimize information retention, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. - The role of big tech in surveillance capitalism, persuasive design, and selling children's data....
2024-12-171h 00
Scrolling 2 DeathHow to be Tech-Intentional (with Emily Cherkin)I brought in The Screentime Consultant Emily Cherkin to tackle the complexities of raising kids in the digital age. We dive into the idea of being "tech intentional"—how to use technology thoughtfully, in a way that aligns with family values and supports kids’ development.
The conversation covers a range of important topics: the addictive nature of digital platforms, why boredom can spark creativity, and the difference between things that are scary and those that are genuinely dangerous for children.
We also explore how anonymity online can erode empathy, share practical advice for parents on mode...
2024-11-1853 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 44: Tech Intentional FamilyMy guest today is Emily Cherkin, a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning, America, and more. Chuck Norris has quoted her. Emily is...
2024-11-1234 min
The ADHD Parenting PodcastADHD Kids & Screen Use with The Screentime ConsultantIn this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Emily Cherkin, the Screentime Consultant. They delve into the paradox of technology in education—does it truly enhance learning, or is it hindering essential skills? As schools increasingly rely on devices like Chromebooks, how can parents navigate the challenges of screen time and its impact on their children's social skills? What strategies can families employ to opt out of excessive tech use in schools? Tune in to discover the answers and empower your parenting journey!Fi...
2024-10-0944 min
Calm and Connected PodcastBecoming a Tech-Intentional FamilyCALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 165What does it mean to be a tech intentional family? Now phones, ipads and other forms of technology are in most areas of life. There’s no size that fits all and what works for you and your family will look so different to your next door neighbor and the other parents you meet at the school gate. So where do you begin? In today’s episode Janine speaks to Emily about:How to get a balance of technology in our homesHow to talk to your...
2024-10-0331 min
The Art of ManlinessBecoming a Tech Intentional FamilyIn a family, a lot of the dynamics around devices and screens are reactive in nature. Kids bug for their own smartphones, parents worry they'll be left out without one, and without weighing the pros and cons, give in to their kids' requests. Parents let children have a ton of screen time because it lets the parents do what they want; then, they reach a moment where they feel disturbed about how much time their kids are on screens, berate their children for this habit, which they've facilitated, and vow that things are going to abruptly turn around.
2024-09-0950 min
The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths#30 - 3 Ways YouTube Hijacks Your Kids' Brain (And How to Stop It!)Are you concerned about your child’s YouTube habits and their screen time? In this video, I explore three alarming ways to help parents understand how YouTube hijacks our kids' brains, and why it's so difficult to get them to turn it off. Plus, I share some actionable tips to help your family use YouTube more healthily.
Check out my guide and checklist to help your child use YouTube in a healthier way - https://www.thedadvibes.com/healthy-youtube-habits
📖 FURTHER READING:
Emily Cherkin, screen time consultant - https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/about-emily
Amanda Kloer, a campaign director with the child safet...
2024-09-0909 minSecurely AttachedQ&A: How can I build my toddler's assertiveness skills?Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about... 4:38 - What Dr. Sarah says about assertiveness skills that causes Dr. Rebecca to have a major eye-roll moment. 6:08 - The assertiveness skills that you can expect to see at different stages of your child's development - and how to allow these things to shift, change, and be fluid. 7:02 - Understanding what is happening in your toddler and young child's brain as they grow, so you can be mind...
2024-08-2231 min
Subtle Shifts with Jennifer Delliquadri132. The Screentime Solution: Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family with Emily CherkinAre you tired of the endless screen time battles with your teenager? This week I’m joined by screen time expert, Emily Cherkin, who shares practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the digital world with your kids.
This episode is packed with actionable tips and expert insights to empower you to reclaim your family's time and attention.
Discover practical tips and strategies to help you:
Understand the impact of screen time on child development
Build strong relationships with your kids in the digital age
Set boundaries and expectations without causing conflict
Overcome the...
2024-08-2141 min
Complicated KidsTech in Schools with Emily Cherkin Emily and I went TO TOWN talking about tech in schools. Have a listen to this spirited conversation about how tech gets used in schools (for good and for ill); the implications on child development of introducing tech into learning so early; as well as some things parents can do to mediate the effects of technology use at school. To find out more about Emily and her work, go to www.thescreentimeconsultant.com.
2024-08-0639 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Emily Cherkin on Tech-Intentional ParentingIs screen use a daily battle of wills in your house? Emily Cherkin, author of the new book "THE SCREENTIME SOLUTION: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family," explains how to model a healthy relationship with tech for our kids.Emily Cherkin, MEd., consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and brings her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible.Emily and Margaret discuss:
What "tech-intentional" really means and how it's different from being screen-free
How to align screen use with family values
How to model tech intentionality with...
2024-07-1946 min
EZ ConversationsNavigating Screen Time: Parenting in the Digital AgeIn this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, former middle school teacher and author Emily Cherkin discusses the impact of technology and social media on children and adolescents. Emily shares her observations from teaching, where she noticed that social media and digital technology significantly affected students' in-class relationships and communication skills. She highlights the importance of parental involvement, emphasizing open dialogue, modelling good tech behaviour, and building relationships. Emily also underscores the collective action required to create norms around technology use in schools and communities. The conversation covers strategies for managing tech use, the unintended consequences of parental controls...
2024-07-1859 min
People Strategy ForumEmily Cherkin - Becoming Tech Intentional In The WorkplaceTechnological innovations have found their way into almost all aspects of our personal and professional lives. However, society seems to be overusing and misusing them, which has led to an unhealthy amount of screen time for both children and adults. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum chats with Emily Cherkin, the Screentime Consultant. She explains how to make the education system and workplaces more tech intentional to avoid becoming overly dependent on digital solutions. She also shares various tips on using technology more responsibly and why it is essential to reconnect with the real world.
2024-07-0842 min
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On PurposeThe Screentime Solution: Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family with Emily CherkinDr. Dan interviews Emily Cherkin MEd. about her work with parents and schools about the tech-intentional approach to screen time. Dr. Dan and Emily discuss how Emily (known as The Screentime Consultant) empowers parents to understand and balance family screen time. As a mother of two and former teacher, Emily is intimately familiar with the daunting challenges facing families in today’s highly digitized world. Emily’s book is The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family and her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. For...
2024-07-041h 01
Speaking of Teens#144: What Parents Need To Understand About Screentime, Tweens and Teens (with Emily Cherkin)Screentime is the subject of so much parental anxiety and so many arguments for families around the globe. And in this episode we tackle it head-on with Emily Cherkin, MEd (aka: The Screentime Consultant) and author of the fabulous book (and Amazon best seller), "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family".Emily is a former middle school English teacher and mom of two who consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. S...
2024-06-0751 min
One Day You'll Thank Me142: Guest Expert - Emily Cherkin, MEd - Transforming Tech-Overwhelm Into Tech-Intentionality - For FamiliesCast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostEmily Cherkin - guest expertIs it a struggle to find technology balance in your home? If so, you will not want to miss this episode with Emily Cherkin.Emily Cherkin, MEd, The Screentime Consultant, is a nationally recognized consultant who takes a tech-intentional approach to addressing screentime challenges. A former middle school teacher, she has been featured for her work in the New York Times, the Washington Post, on the Today Show (twice), Good Morning America, Australia Weekend Today, the BBC, N...
2024-05-2242 min
Complicated KidsTech-Intentional™ Screen Use with Emily Cherkin Join me and Emily Cherkin for a spirited discussion about Tech-Intentional Screen Use. We'll cover what it means to be tech-intentional, how the battles that parents have with tech and their kids isn't a fair fight, some of the research around kids and screens, and how parents can manage screen use at home using Emily's judgement-free tech-intentional approach. You won't want to miss this one! Find out more about Emily by visiting her website at www.thescreentimeconsultant.com or pick up her book at https://www.amazon.com/Screentime-Solution-Judgment-Free-Becoming-Tech-Intentional/dp/B0CB9JS5KB. To v...
2024-05-2132 min
Positivity Hack Delivered Podcast by Women On ITRaising Digital Citizens: Why Tech-Intentional Parenting MattersWelcome to PHD (Positivity Hack Delivered) Episode 139 by Beata Young with guest Emily Cherkin, MEd., a former middle school English teacher, parent of two, and consultant on raising healthy digital citizens. Emily, author of the bestselling book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family", will share her "tech-intentional" approach, helping you guide your kids towards responsible and balanced technology use.
2024-05-1757 min
Most PopularHow much screen time is too much? With Emily Cherkin, MEdEver feel like the most important relationship in your life is with your phone? Have you found yourself wondering if the kids these days will know how to read (and fold) a paper map or be able to write a check? How young is too young to get a phone for your child? In this episode of Most Popular I am talking with Emily Cherkin, The ScreenTime Consultant. Emily is a Seattle-based parent and former middle school English teacher who helps families, schools, and organizations become more "tech intentional." Listen as we talk about the important questions surrounding...
2024-05-1531 min
Parents Navigating the Teen Years87: Becoming Tech-Intentional: Helping Families Navigate the Screen YearsA former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning America, and more. Chuck Norris has quoted her. Emily is also a co-founder of The Student Data Pr...
2024-04-2226 min
Radio Entrepreneurs“Parent-Focused Screen Time Support” with Emily Cherkin of The Screentime ConsultantTitle: “Parent-Focused Screen Time Support”Guest: Emily Cherkin - The Screentime ConsultantInterviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLCEmily Cherkin of The Screentime Consultant shares about how she supports parents to help set healthy, “tech intentional” screen time boundaries for kids.FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS:Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | TwitterInstagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | Apple...
2024-04-1713 min
Intentionally WellHow to Navigate Child and Teen Screentime Use Without Losing Your Mind -with Emily CherkinSend Vanessa a Text MessageHomebase LINK I refer to in the intro of this episode: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsIn this episode, I sit down with Emily Cherkin, otherwise known as The Screentime Consultant. As a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, andsmartphone and social media use for kids. Today, she consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development trainings, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily's...
2024-04-101h 37
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensTackling screen challenges intentionally with Emily CherkinI am SO glad you’re here this week for my second chat with Emily Cherkin, AKA The Screentime Consultant. We start by talking about what Emily’s been seeing & dealing with lately: managing screentime at home, reigning screentime in after Covid struggles, and kids having more access to tech at younger ages than ever before. It’s obvious that parents are really trying to figure out how to set screentime limits that actually work without isolating our kids from their social network or hindering their schoolwork. We also get into screens & tech in the bedroo...
2024-04-0850 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensTackling screen challenges intentionally with Emily CherkinI am SO glad you’re here this week for my second chat with Emily Cherkin, AKA The Screentime Consultant. We start by talking about what Emily’s been seeing & dealing with lately: managing screentime at home, reigning screentime in after Covid struggles, and kids having more access to tech at younger ages than ever before. It’s obvious that parents are really trying to figure out how to set screentime limits that actually work without isolating our kids from their social network or hindering their schoolwork. We also get into screens & tech in the bedroo...
2024-04-0850 min
The Dr. Darian Parker Podcast583. Navigating Screen Time Challenges in Parenting, Fitness and Beyond (Featuring Emily Cherkin)In this in-depth discussion, Emily Cherkin, a Screen Time Consultant and former classroom teacher, shares her journey from observing the increasing prevalence of smart devices and social media among students to starting her business aimed at addressing screen time issues from a parenting perspective. Emily argues that screen time is not just a children's issue but an adult problem impacting kids, emphasizing the responsibility of adults in creating a tech-intentional environment.
Emily's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/
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2024-04-0347 min
The Lil' Leaders Podcast: Conversations with KidsBalancing Screentime: Expert Tips for Tech-Intentional Families Today we are thrilled to bring you another big leader feature. Meet Emily Cherkin, also known as the ScreenTime Consultant and author of the acclaimed book, ScreenTime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a tech-Intentional Family. Emily is on a mission to help families find balance in their digital lives by promoting a mindful approach to technology use. Drawing from her expertise and practical wisdom, she empowers parents and caregivers to navigate the intricacies of screen time in today's world. If you're looking for expert guidance and strategies to cultivate a healthier relationship with screens...
2024-03-2028 min
The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne#208: [ special ] Interview with Emily Cherkin🌎 Emily's Website
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2024-03-0654 min
Power Your Parenting: Moms With TeensThe Screentime SolutionOne of the things that makes parenting so hard today is dealing with everything screens with your teens. Screens are a daily battlefield for a majority of parents.Our guest today is known as the screentime consultant and has just published her book , The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family , and of course in this episode we discuss what does it mean to be a tech intentional family and how to implement that.Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., is a nationally recognized consultant who takes a tech-intentional approach to addressing screentime challenges. A form...
2024-02-1947 min
Finding Your Zone of GeniusThe Value of Replacing Judgment with CuriosityEmily Cherkin, Writer & Screentime Consultant, joins Dirk Nevelle in this episode of Finding Your Zone of Genius to discuss her career and experience.
2024-01-171h 05
Smart Parents Successful StudentsBecoming a Tech-Intentional ParentA former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school and smartphone, and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, schools, and organizations to
bring her tech-intentional approach to parenting and screen time to as many people as possible. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" will be released in January 2024.
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:
What parental controls are recommended for kids’ techn...
2023-10-2930 min
Smart Parents Successful StudentsBecoming a Tech-Intentional ParentA former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school and
smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, schools, and organizations to bring her tech-intentional approach to parenting and screentime to as many people as possible. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" will be released in January 2024.
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students,
you will hear:
A former middle
school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin...
2023-10-2930 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 20 | Scary vs. Dangerous: Tips for Parenting in a Digital Age with Emily Cherkin, M.EdEmily Cherkin, M.Ed. joins me on The Heartful Parent Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation about how we, as parents, may be worrying about the wrong thing(s)! Emily is former teacher who is now The Screentime Consultant, and her work focuses on understanding the challenges we face parenting through a digital age. Emily and I dig into the difference between scary versus dangerous, and why this matters. We also talk about guidelines around when kids should get a phone and what we should really consider before we give them one. Parental controls and monitoring are one...
2023-06-2745 min
The Balanced Educator Podcast: Education | Mindfulness | Growth Mindset161. A “Tech-Intentional” Approach in the Classroom with Emily Cherkin
A big struggle in the classroom, especially in middle and high school, is managing students’ use of technology.
Smartphones and other devices can be powerful tools in the classroom. However, they can also be major distractions for students and a constant struggle for teachers.
In this episode, we interview Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant. Emily has a masters in Education. She is an internationally recognized consultant who has worked with families and schools over the last fifteen years. A former classroom teacher and current parent, Emily helps families go from tech-overwhelmed to tech-intentional. She’s been...
2023-03-0639 min
The Parental Compass[Video] Managing Screen Time (Guest: Emily Cherkin ”The Screen Time Consultant”) Episode 121It’s become a modern fact of life. Children love their screens. However, these devices come with a whole host of challenges. How do you set limits? Are they staying safe online? What about the computers at school?
Author and educator Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consult, shares her perspective on technology conversations with your children, parental controls, and much more.
2023-02-0120 min
The Parental CompassManaging Screen Time (Guest: Emily Cherkin “The Screen Time Consultant”) Episode 121It’s become a modern fact of life. Children love their screens. However, these devices come with a whole host of challenges. How do you set limits? Are they staying safe online? What about the computers at school?
Author and educator Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consult, shares her perspective on technology conversations with your children, parental controls, and much more.
2023-02-0120 min
Just Say This! How to talk with ALL kids about sex!Guest Star! Emily Cherkin talks about how to get a grip on screen time -- Episode 153GOT A QUESTION? Anything goes! Just leave a quick voice mail and I'll answer it on the show! 206-926-1522 In this episode, Amy talks with The Screen Time Consultant, Emily Cherkin, about ways to help your kids manage their screen time. Screen Time Consultant - check out Emily's freebies: Top 3 Tech-Intentional Tips Webinar and her eBook "7 Ingredients for Screentime Balance" on the top of her website. Which Parental Controls Do I Recommend? None. I'm 43. I Made a Fake Snapchat Account Pretending to Be 15. Seattle lawsuit against social media and E...
2023-02-0139 min
Parenting Decoded55 - Screentime Battles: Managing Screens as a Family Using AroListen to Heath Wilson, co-founder of Aro, talk about their innovative technology that helps families develop good screen habits in a positive and fun way. There's a smart tech "box" to hold your devices when families decide to have non-tech time and an app that will track how long technology has been in the box. It's the complete opposite of our normal "get off your device" that many families fight about now,! This is more like: "hey, how fun to see how long you been off your device" twist! You can use the app to hav...
2023-01-2624 min
Dad Without BordersTech Intentional Parenting with Consultant Emily CherkinResources:The article Emily wrote that mentioned a fake Snapchat account: https://emilycherkin.medium.com/im-43-i-made-a-fake-snapchat-account-pretending-to-be-a-15-year-old-3c7e7a7e1786Everyschool.org is where you can find the EdTech TriangleMy YouTube channel with Tech-Intentional Tips videos: YouTubeBrief Bio:Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, is The Screentime Consultant, an internationally recognized consultant who has worked with families and schools over the last fifteen years. A former classroom teacher and current parent, Emily helps families go from tech-overwhelmed to tech-intentional. She's been featured on The Today Show (twice), Good Morning, America, and in The New Yo...
2022-08-301h 00Securely AttachedThe battle over screen time: Helping our children form a healthy relationship to technology with Emily CherkinParenting in an age of ever changing technology—battling over screen time use, deciding when to allow your child to have a smart phone, and understanding how much screen time is too much—can be confusing for parents of children of all ages. Joining me today to help parents learn to cut through the confusion and successfully navigate parenting in the digital age is The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin. If you want to understand why screens are so addictive, how to help our children establish healthy relationships with technology, and techniques for tr...
2022-07-191h 01
Right in Front of My FaceS4: Ep5 - Emily Cherkin, The Screentime ConsultantEmily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant and I had one of the most thought-provoking conversations to date on the podcast this week. If you are someone who has concerns and questions about whether or not to toss your child into the world of social media, don't move. You need to hear this. Find Emily Cherkin on her website On her YouTube Channel And on her Instagram Thank you to my sponsors Johnson and Walker Realty And Element Mortgage
2022-05-051h 13
Parenting Decoded45 - Screen Addiction: Is My Child Addicted? What Parents Can Do to Help Identify and Deal With Addiction to ElectronicsSome of us struggle with trying to figure out if our kids are addicted to screens. In this episode Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, and I discuss what causes screen addictions and what resources might help to determine if our kids are addicted. We also go over different levels of intervention in overcoming screen issues in our homes. Emily is launching a new course for parents that will help train parents week by week to get their arms around the issue. With parenting practices and live one-on-one coaching and support from other parents you will be able to m...
2022-02-2526 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensEps 314: Becoming Tech Intentional with Emily CherkinFor access to the show notes and more, go to besproutable.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-211h 10Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensEps 314: Becoming Tech Intentional with Emily CherkinFor access to the show notes and more, go to besproutable.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-211h 10
The 21st Century TeacherTech Overwhelmed to Tech Intentional with Consultant & Teacher Emily CherkinHere are Emily's social media links:www.facebook.com/thescreentimeconsultantwww.facebook.com/groups/techintentionalfamiliesunitedwww.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultantwww.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkinYouTubeWebsite is: www.thescreentimeconsultant.comI also mentioned my colleagues at EverySchool.org and their EdTech triangle as a great resource for schools and teachers.
2022-02-0221 min
Parenting Decoded44 - Screen Time StrugglesIn this episode enjoy hearing from Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, as we talk about strategies to deal with kids and screen time use in our homes. Emily works with families all the time to help put "tech intentional" ideas into homes. Listen for ideas on how to set clear and reasonable limits in a way that can be integrated into your home, one step at a time. Emily can be found at: https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/You can learn about her new course on Becoming a Tech-Intentional Parent
2022-02-0123 min
Sustaining Creativity PodcastEmily CherkinCreativity through the lens of The Screentime Consultant"To me creativity is having time and freedom to do something unstructured."Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, is The Screentime Consultant, an internationally recognized consultant who has worked with families and schools over the last fifteen years. A former classroom teacher and current parent, Emily helps families go from tech-overwhelmed to tech-intentional. She's been featured on The Today Show (twice), Good Morning, America, and in The New York Times and is working on a book about tech-intentional parenting in the digital age. She can be found at www...
2022-01-2535 min
We're Momming Today! w/Lauren SimonettiAre Screens "Hooking and Hijacking" Our Kids' Brains?“We’re Momming Today” with Emily Cherkin, "The Screentime Consultant" and a mom of two. Emily says if teens were spending an average of 7 hours a day before the pandemic on screens, just imagine how much time they’re spending now?! So listen in to find out what to say the next time your toddler, tween or teen gets behind a device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-01-2323 min