142: Guest Expert - Emily Cherkin, MEd - Transforming Tech-Overwhelm Into Tech-Intentionality - For Families

Cast:
Dr. Tara Egan - host
Emily Cherkin - guest expert

Is 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, NPR, Sirius XM Radio, and numerous parenting websites, blogs, and podcasts.  

Emily is here to discuss her book, “The Screentime Solution: A Judgement-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family"  and share practical strategies parents can use to find technology balance in the home and how a family can become more tech-intentional.

To in to Learn:
 - What Emily feels is “excessive screen use” 

- What does it mean to be tech-intentional?

-  “The benefits of boredom.” (hint: the birthplace of creativity) 

- Why is it so hard to put down the devices and why quick fixes don't work?

- How moderation can be beneficial

- What to do when the children are living in two households

Emily teaches parenting courses, offers private parent consultations, facilitates professional development training, and provides personalized school presentations built on her tech-intentional approach. To learn more: https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/


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Edited by Christian Fox