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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-Haims2025-06-0518 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-Haims2025-05-2916 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-Haims2025-05-1626 min
Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance353 - 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 CuriositySend us a textWhat 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...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 min
Securely Attached264. The 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
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Emily Cherkin, screen time consultant - https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/about-emily
Amanda Kloer, a campaign director with the child safet...2024-09-0909 minSecurely Attached231. Q&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...2024-07-1949 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 03
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...2024-06-0752 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