Screens Are Not the Enemy with Leslie Tyler

Screens are not the enemy. But handing over a device and hoping for the best is also not a plan. When does a child actually need a device? What do they need it to do? What kind of device makes sense for this particular kid? And how do we start that relationship with technology in a way that is thoughtful instead of panicked? In this episode, I talk with Leslie Tyler from Pinwheel about the very loaded question of kids and technology. We talk about phones, watches, apps, parental controls, notifications, bedtime, school, neurodivergent kids, and why gradual access can be so helpful. This is not an anti-screen conversation. It is a conversation about discernment, communication, and helping kids learn to stay in the driver’s seat of their technology over time. About your host, Gabriele Nicolet Join Gabriele Nicolet, podcast host, parenting life coach and speech therapist, weekly for practical strategies and tips on raising complicated kids. Learn how to go from surviving to thriving and create a family culture in which every family member can feel feels valued, seen and heard. With a practical, relationship-based, family-friendly approach, Gabriele provides tools and insights parents need to create a more balanced and fun family life.If you've been listening and wondering what next steps to take to help your child, I am here for you. Maybe you're wondering whether your kiddo needs a speech and language evaluation, or occupational therapy, or some behavioral intervention to deal with picky eating, anger, meltdowns, hitting and biting. With over 20 years of experience, my knowledge of child development and the available options goes deep. Maybe you just want some practical tips on how to get through the day and feel like a better parent. We can unpack that too. Sound good? Learn more at https://www.gabrielenicolet.com. Complicated Kids Resources and Links: 🌎 https://www.gabrielenicolet.com 📅Schedule a free intro call at https://calendly.com/gabrielenicolet/.... 📺Subscribe to Gabriele's YouTube Channel    / @complicatedkids   👾Grab Tell the Story - my powerful anti-anxiety tool for kids https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/tell-...   / gabriele_nicolet     / gabriele.nicolet     / gabrielenicolet   🌺Grab our free checklist to find out if you're raising an Orchid Kid https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/orc...