Digital Wellness: Finding Balance in A Connected World – S5 Ep18 (Full Episode – Audio Only)

Technology is a part of everyday life – but how can families create healthy digital habits without eliminating the benefits of staying connected? In this episode of Voices of Compassion, CHC experts Vidya Krishnan, MD, Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director, and Olivia McDonald, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, explore what digital wellness really means and how families can build a healthier relationship with technology. From screen time and social media to sleep, attention, and mental health, they share practical strategies for creating age-appropriate boundaries while recognizing that every child and family is different. Whether you're navigating screen time with a young child or helping a teen develop healthy technology habits, this conversation offers practical guidance for finding balance in today's connected world. In this episode, we discuss: • What digital wellness means for children, teens, and families • How screen time can affect sleep, attention, and mental well-being • Setting healthy, age-appropriate technology boundaries • Why personalized approaches work better than one-size-fits-all rules • Modeling healthy digital habits as a family 🔗 Learn more, access the resources mentioned in this episode, and explore additional support: https://www.chconline.org/resourcelib... 📅 Aired April 30, 2025