Dr Kristy provides guilt-free advice about how to best tame our phone use. Understand the science and psychology behind why we’re attached to our phones and gadgets (there’s nothing ‘wrong’ with us). This video will help you to appreciate how our phones cater for our basic human needs and have an impact on our brains and emotional well-being. You’ll learn simple, realistic ways to develop healthy tech habits (without suggesting that you never use your phone around your child) so you can be a great role model for your kids.

Dr Kristy highlights some of the potential pitfalls and risks if parents and carers allow kids to use technology at playdates- both for kids and parents alike. She’ll share some powerful stories of some of the digital mishaps that have occured on playdates and outline why it’s usually best to avoid screens on playdates. You’ll also learn simple and polite ways to handle this tricky conversation with other parents, without offending them, or ruining friendships.

One of the main ‘digital dilemmas’ facing modern parents today is, ‘How much screen-time is healthy and harmful for my child?’ Dr Kristy will share the current screen-time recommendations and also why we don’t need to obsess over ‘how much’ screen-time our kids accumulate each day. Instead, she’ll suggest other critical questions that parents and carers must ask to ensure that their little one’s device time is healthy and helpful and will give parents a no-fuss, easy-to-remember formula to calculate an appropriate screen-time limit for your child (so you can finally ditch the guesswork and guilt for good!)

There are so many apps, websites, digital devices and toys that claim to be ‘educational’. But are they really? In this video Dr Kristy debunks the myths and misinformation about educational screen-time for pre-schoolers and shares some simple, accessible ideas for getting the most out of kids’ screen-time. Parents and carers will be equipped with an extensive list of screen ideas that they can use with their little one, that will not only help them to stop feeling guilty about TV or iPad time and will also help their child learn.

In this video Dr Kristy helps parents understand screen-time limits. You’ll learn what the current recommendations are for young kids and how you can use these as a guide to determining how much time your child should be spending online. Kristy will share her simple formula for calculating how much time your child should spend online. This video will also highlight why focusing exclusively on ‘how much’ screen-time kids are having isn’t the most important question parents and carers need to be asking.

Dr Kristy will outline the current online safety risks facing young children today. Kristy will share the 3Ps- pornography, predators and peers (cyber-bullying). You’ll be armed with facts, not fears, about simple and effective ways that you can ensure your child’s safety online, without having to ban the iPad or unplug the computer. This video is a must-watch for any worried parents and carers, who want peace of mind that their child’s online time is safe.

Most of us have handed over our smartphone to calm down a screaming child at their sibling’s swimming lesson, or given in to our child’s non-stop whinging about being bored waiting at the doctor’s surgery, by handing over our smartphone or the iPad. However, many parents fret about this habit. Is it okay to do this? How can I stop my child developing a dependence on the device? In this video Dr Kristy arms parents with research-based advice about using screens as a digital pacifier and suggests a range of practical ideas to ensure that your child develops healthy technology habits from the start (and doesn’t always rely on your phone for entertainment the minute they’re bored, upset, or dealing with other big emotions.) Kristy shares simple advice, without making you feel guilty or worried.

Kristy will explain why timing when kids use screens is critical for their health and well-being. She’ll explore how kids’ sleep and attention spans can be compromised if they’re using screens at particular times of the day. Kristy won’t tell you to ban or completely avoid screens (that’s unrealistic and unhelpful), but she will outline why parents and carers need to make careful choices about the types of screen activities kids engage in at certain times of the day.

Many parents dangle the ‘digital carrot’ to entice kids to behave or motivate their behaviour, or ban the gaming console, or the TV as a form of punishment. Dr Kristy explain whether we should use screens as a reward and/or punishment tool, without making you feel guilty if this is what you’re currently doing. You’ll understand why using screen-time to reward behaviour is only effective in the short-term and how it alters your relationship with your child. This video will also help you to appreciate why punishing kids with screens can have detrimental consequences.

Digital and technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers ParentTV members question: “As a parent of three young children (Seven, Four and One) I am beginning to see difficulties in ensuring they are all exposed to age-appropriate media. My concern is that while we were strict with our oldest child about the television and movies he watched, as he ages this is becoming more challenging to prevent his younger brother watching material that is appropriate for our eldest but not for him. Though our children do not yet have a games system, this is planned to occur for my eldest when he reaches Ten. However, our second child will, therefore, have access at Seven. Obviously, this issue will continue to occur. What are some tips and suggestions to combat this and to ensure that children of all ages are able to access age-appropriate materials without impacting on siblings?”

Technology wellbeing expert Dr Kristy answers and ParentTV member’s question: “The dangers of feeding your child with a device and when the child will only eat with a device. From a childcare educator’s perspective, how to tell parents in a supportive and firm way that this practice is not okay!”

Technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers a ParentTV member’s ‘Ask An Expert’ question: “We try and limit screens during the week but lately we’ve had some issues where Master 11 has snuck devices during the week including today on a sick day, first I caught him with an iPhone, then an iPod, then a Samsung tablet, these are my husband’s devices – clearly he needs to change his password!

My biggest concern in all of this is I am worried that my son lives and breathes Fortnite, he watches it on Youtube when he’s not playing it…he’s getting behind at school, doesn’t read etc. My question is how to encourage him to play or watch you tube less often? I suspect its about us as parents firming the boundaries but how to do this calmly without too much conflict?”

Join leading child technology specialist Dr Kristy Goodwin as she gives expert advice for parents on how to best navigate addictive technology when it comes to our kids.
– Outline issues raised in The Social Dilemma (ie. persuasive design techniques that get kids (and adults) hooked on screens, why kids throw techno-tantrums and find it hard to switch off)
– Focus on practical strategies that parents can implement with preschoolers (toddlers too) to help form healthy digital habits from the start (with an emphasis on apps, games and TV for this age group)
– Practical strategies to help parents manage their time online (.e.g disable non-essential alerts and notifications, out of sight, out of mind strategy)

Kristy explains the neuroscience behind why your child throws techno-tantrums. Unlike regular’ tantrums, techno-tantrums persist way past three years of age. There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with your child and no, it doesn’t mean they’re addicted to technology, or that you should ban the device. In fact, they’re having a ‘typical’ neurobiological response. This video will help confused and concerned parents understand their child’s behaviour and best of all be armed with simple (mum-tested) strategies to prevent them from occurring.

Dr Kristy Goodwin explains everything you need to know about YouTube from the risks, to benefits, and provides insights on how to keep kids healthy and safe when using the platform.

Dr Kristy Goodwin shares insights on raising ‘Screen-agers and provides tips on helping parents navigate the digital world with teens.

In this live event, Dr Kristy Goodwin seeks to empower parents and carers with practical tips on how to raise their children in the digital age, whilst unravelling the difficulties of modern parenting.

In this live event, Dr Kristy Goodwin helps confused and concerned parents make informed decisions about how to best manage technology at home with their sons.

In this seminar, Dr Kristy Goodwin arms parents and professionals with research based information about the positives and negatives associated with our boys and screens.

In this mini masterclass, Dr Kristy Goodwin explores reasons why kids and teens need sleep, how much they need at different ages, and how technologty before bed can compromis their sleep. She further provides practical solutions on ways to promote healthy sleeping habits in this digital age.

One of the main ‘digital dilemmas’ facing modern parents today is, ‘How much screen-time is healthy and harmful for my child?’ Dr Kristy will share the current screen-time recommendations and also why we don’t need to obsess over ‘how much’ screen-time our kids accumulate each day. Instead, she’ll suggest other critical questions that parents and carers must ask to ensure that their little one’s device time is healthy and helpful and will give parents a no-fuss, easy-to-remember formula to calculate an appropriate screen-time limit for your child (so you can finally ditch the guesswork and guilt for good!)

There are so many apps, websites, digital devices and toys that claim to be ‘educational’. But are they really? In this video Dr Kristy debunks the myths and misinformation about educational screen-time for pre-schoolers and shares some simple, accessible ideas for getting the most out of kids’ screen-time. Parents and carers will be equipped with an extensive list of screen ideas that they can use with their little one, that will not only help them to stop feeling guilty about TV or iPad time and will also help their child learn.

Dr Kristy will outline the current online safety risks facing young children today. Kristy will share the 3Ps- pornography, predators and peers (cyber-bullying). You’ll be armed with facts, not fears, about simple and effective ways that you can ensure your child’s safety online, without having to ban the iPad or unplug the computer. This video is a must-watch for any worried parents and carers, who want peace of mind that their child’s online time is safe.

Digital and technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers ParentTV members question: “What does it mean and how do I manage a complete meltdown from my 10 year old son when he either has to get off technology or has lost the privilege of using technology due to poor behaviour etc. My son absolutely loses his mind…’I hate myself, I hate my life, I hate my family…’ type ranting, screaming?”

Digital and technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers ParentTV members question: “As a parent of three young children (Seven, Four and One) I am beginning to see difficulties in ensuring they are all exposed to age-appropriate media. My concern is that while we were strict with our oldest child about the television and movies he watched, as he ages this is becoming more challenging to prevent his younger brother watching material that is appropriate for our eldest but not for him. Though our children do not yet have a games system, this is planned to occur for my eldest when he reaches Ten. However, our second child will, therefore, have access at Seven. Obviously, this issue will continue to occur. What are some tips and suggestions to combat this and to ensure that children of all ages are able to access age-appropriate materials without impacting on siblings?”

Technology wellbeing expert Dr Kristy answers and ParentTV member’s question: “The dangers of feeding your child with a device and when the child will only eat with a device. From a childcare educator’s perspective, how to tell parents in a supportive and firm way that this practice is not okay!”

Technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers a ParentTV member’s ‘Ask An Expert’ question: “We try and limit screens during the week but lately we’ve had some issues where Master 11 has snuck devices during the week including today on a sick day, first I caught him with an iPhone, then an iPod, then a Samsung tablet, these are my husband’s devices – clearly he needs to change his password!

My biggest concern in all of this is I am worried that my son lives and breathes Fortnite, he watches it on Youtube when he’s not playing it…he’s getting behind at school, doesn’t read etc. My question is how to encourage him to play or watch you tube less often? I suspect its about us as parents firming the boundaries but how to do this calmly without too much conflict?”

Uno de los principales «dilemas digitales» que enfrentan los padres modernos hoy en día es: ¿Cuánto tiempo frente a la pantalla es saludable y cuánto tiempo es perjudicial para mi hijo? La Dra. Kristy compartirá las pautas actuales sobre el tiempo frente a la pantalla y también explicará por qué no necesitamos obsesionarnos con la «cantidad» de tiempo frente a la pantalla que acumulan nuestros hijos cada día. En cambio, propondrá otras preguntas críticas que los padres y cuidadores deben hacerse para asegurarse de que el tiempo que sus pequeños pasen con el dispositivo sea sano y útil. Además, les dará una fórmula sencilla y fácil de recordar para calcular un límite de tiempo frente a la pantalla que sea apropiado para sus hijos (¡Para que finalmente se deshagan de las suposiciones y la culpa para siempre!).
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One of the main ‘digital dilemmas’ facing modern parents today is, ‘How much screen-time is healthy and harmful for my child?’ Dr Kristy will share the current screen-time recommendations and also why we don’t need to obsess over ‘how much’ screen-time our kids accumulate each day. Instead, she’ll suggest other critical questions that parents and carers must ask to ensure that their little one’s device time is healthy and helpful and will give parents a no-fuss, easy-to-remember formula to calculate an appropriate screen-time limit for your child (so you can finally ditch the guesswork and guilt for good!)

Kristy te explicará por qué el momento en el que los niños usan las pantallas es importante para su salud y bienestar. Ella explorará cómo el sueño de los niños y la capacidad de atención pueden verse comprometidos si se usan pantallas en momentos específicos del día. Kristy no te dirá que prohíbas o evites completamente las pantallas (eso es poco realista y poco útil), pero describirá por qué los padres deben tomar decisiones cuidadosas sobre los tipos de actividades con pantallas en las que los niños participan en ciertos momentos del día.

La mayoría de nosotros le hemos dado el teléfono o el iPad a nuestro hijo para calmarlo cuando grita durante la clase de natación de su hermano o cuando está aburrido mientras esperamos en el consultorio médico. Sin embargo, muchos padres se preocupan por este hábito. ¿Está bien hacer esto? ¿Cómo podemos evitar que nuestros hijos desarrollen una dependencia hacia los dispositivos electrónicos? En este video, la Dra. Kristy nos brinda consejos basados en investigaciones sobre el uso de pantallas como si fueran ‘un chupete digital’ que los calma y nos da ideas prácticas para garantizar que los niños desarrollen hábitos tecnológicos saludables desde el principio (y que no dependan siempre del teléfono para entretenerse cuando están aburridos, molestos o lidiando con otras emociones). Kristy comparte consejos simples, sin hacernos sentir culpables o preocupados.

Hay una gran oferta de aplicaciones, páginas web, dispositivos digitales y juguetes que dicen ser “educativos”, pero, ¿lo son en realidad?. En este video la doctora Kristy desmitifica el concepto y la falta de información sobre el tiempo que niños en edad pre-escolar pasan frente a la pantalla y comparte ideas sencillas y de fácil comprensión para sacar el mejor provecho de esta situación. Los padres de familia y cuidadores tendrán a su disposición una larga lista de ideas que pueden aplicar con los niños que, no solamente les va ayudar a sentirse menos culpables por el tiempo que sus niños pasan frente al televisor o al iPad, sino que también les van a ayudar a sus niños a aprender.

一天里什么时候应该限制或者避免孩子们使用屏幕。克里斯提（Kristy）将会解释为什么限制孩子们使用屏幕的时间对他们的健康和幸福至关重要。她将会探究如果孩子们在一天中特定的时间使用屏幕的话，他们的睡眠和注意力持续时间会如何受到影响。克里斯提（Kristy）不会让你禁止或完全避免使用屏幕 （那是很不实际且无益的），但她会概述为什么父母和看护者需要对孩子们在一天中特定的时间里看的屏幕活动类型做出谨慎的选择。

如今，家长们面临的主要“数字困境”之一，是“对孩子们来说，多少屏幕时间是健康的，多少屏幕时间是有害的呢？” 克里斯蒂博士(Dr Kristy) 会与我们分享目前建议的屏幕时间，并且解释为什么我们不需要太专注于孩子们每天花“多少”时间在屏幕上。她会和家长与照顾者提出他们需要问的其他关键问题，来确保他们孩子的屏幕使用时间是健康且有益的。克里斯蒂博士（Dr Kristy）会给父母们一个方便且容易记住的公式来让他们给孩子计算出适宜的屏幕时间限制 （因此你就可以永远的摆脱猜测和内疚感了）。

孩子在兄弟姐妹的游泳课上大声尖叫时，我们大多数人都会把手机给他们让他们冷静下来。当孩子不停地抱怨在医生手术中等待很无聊时，我们也会把手机或者平板递给他们。然而，许多家长都对这种习惯感到担忧。这么做可以吗？如何才能阻止孩子对手机产生依赖呢？在这个视频里，对于孩子们都把手机当作“数码保姆”这个问题，克里斯提博士（Dr. Kristy）对此为家长提供了一些研究建议，并提出了一系列实用的想法来确保你的孩子从一开始就建立一个健康的电子科技习惯 （不会在无聊、沮丧、闹脾气时总是依赖手机来娱乐）。克里斯提博士（Dr. Kristy）分享了一些简单的建议，不会让您感到内疚或担心。

有很多软件应用，网站，电子设备自称是对学龄前儿童有教育作用的，真的吗？在这个视频中，克里斯蒂博士将为我们揭露其中的真相。并和我们分享一些简单实用的关系儿童使用电子产品的建议。这不仅会消除父母的焦虑感，还能帮助儿童有所收获。

许多家长通过电子屏幕来吸引孩子，或激励他们，或作为一种惩罚禁止孩子玩游戏机或看电视。克里斯蒂博士（Dr Kristy）阐述了我们是否应该将使用屏幕时长作为一种奖励或惩罚工具。如果您也是这样做的，那也不需要为此感到内疚。通过视频您将会了解为什么将使用屏幕时长作为对孩子的奖励只在短期内有效，以及这样的举措对你和孩子的关系将产生什么影响，以及为什么用控制屏幕时长的方式惩罚孩子会产生消极影响。

في أي ألاوقات من اليوم يجب علي الحد من أستخدام الشاشات أو تجنبها؟ ستشرح كريستي السبب وراء أهمية توقيت استخدام الأطفال للشاشات بالنسبة لصحتهم ورفاهيتهم. وسوف تبين كيف يمكن أن تتأثر فترات نوم الأطفال وانتباههم عند استخدامهم للشاشات في أوقات معينة من اليوم. ولن تطلب كريستي حظر الشاشات أو تجنبها تماماً (هذا غير واقعي وغير مفيد)، لكنها ستوضح سبب حاجة الآباء ومقدمي الرعاية إلى اتخاذ خيارات دقيقة بشأن أنواع الأنشطة التي يقوم بها الأطفال على الشاشات في أوقات معينة من اليوم.

إحدى “المعضلات الرقمية” الرئيسية التي تواجه الآباء المعاصرين اليوم هي، “كم من الوقت الذي يقضيه الأطفال أمام الشاشة يعدُّ صحياً وضاراً بالنسبة لهم؟”. ستشارك الدكتورة كريستي التوصيات الحالية المتعلقة بوقت الشاشة ولماذا لا نحتاج إلى القلق المفرط حول “كم الوقت” الذي يقضيه أطفالنا أمام الشاشات كل يوم. بدلاً من ذلك، ستقترح أسئلة مهمة أخرى يجب على الآباء ومقدمي الرعاية طرحها للتأكد من أن الوقت الذي يقضيه طفلهم أمام الشاشات هو وقت صحي ومفيد، وستمنح الأهالي معادلة يسهل تذكرها لاحتساب وقت الشاشة المناسب لأطفالهم (حتى يتمكنوا أخيرً من التخلص من التخمين والشعور بالذنب إلى الأبد!)

في كثير من الأحيان نعطي هواتفنا الذكية لأطفالنا لتهدئتهم في حالات الصراخ أو البكاء في مواقف مختلفة، مثلاً خلال تدريب السباحة الخاص بالأخ الأكبر للطفل، أو كما يحدث في بعض الأحيان عندما نستسلم لبكاء أطفالنا الذي لا ينتهي عندما يشعرون بالملل أثناء الانتظار في عيادة الطبيب، فنلجأ فورًا لإعطائهم الهاتف الذكي أو الآيباد. على الرغم من ذلك، فالعديد من الآباء والأمهات يشعرون بالقلق بشأن هذه العادة. هل هذا تصرف صحيح؟ كيف أنجح في أن أجعل طفلي غير معتمد على الأجهزة الذكية؟ في هذا الفيديو، تنصح الدكتورة كريستي الآباء والأمهات بشأن هذا الموضوع بنصائح هامة مستندة إلى أبحاث علمية موثوقة، عن كيفية استخدام الشاشات والأجهزة الذكية باعتبارها سَكَّاتة رقمية للأطفال، وتقترح عليهم أيضًا مجموعة من الأفكار العملية لضمان اكتساب الطفل لعادات تكنولوجية صحيّة من البداية (وعدم الاعتماد بصورة دائمة على الهاتف الذكي كوسيلة لتسلية الأطفال بمجرد شعورهم بالملل أو التعرّض لمواقف انفعالية صعبة). في هذا الفيديو أيضًا، تتحدث معكم كريستي كأم، مثلكم تمامًا، دون أن تجعلكم تشعرون بالذنب أو بالقلق.

一天中什麼時段應該限制或避免孩子們使用螢幕？ 克利斯蒂（Kristy）會解釋為什麼孩子使用螢幕的時段控制對他們的健康和福祉至關重要。 她會探討如果孩子們在一天中的特定時段使用螢幕，他們的睡眠和注意力範圍會如何受到影響。 克利斯蒂（Kristy）不會要求你禁止或完全避免使用螢幕（這是不設實際和無補於事的），但她會概述為什麼父母和照顧者在一天中的特定時段要謹慎選擇孩子們的螢幕活動。

今時今日，父母所面臨的主要“數碼困境”之一，是“對孩子來說，多少屏幕時間為之健康？多少屏幕時間為之有害的？” 克利斯蒂博士 (Dr Kristy) 會與我們分享目前的屏幕時間建議，並且解釋為什麼我們不需要太著重于孩子們每天總共花“多少”時間使用屏幕。她會向父母和照顧者建議一些必須發問的其他關鍵問題，以確保孩子的屏幕使用時間是健康和有益的。另外，她會給父母一個方便易記的公式來計算出合適的屏幕時間限制 （這樣你就可以永遠擺脫猜測和內疚感了！）。

Kristy explains the neuroscience behind why your child throws techno-tantrums. Unlike regular’ tantrums, techno-tantrums persist way past three years of age. There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with your child and no, it doesn’t mean they’re addicted to technology, or that you should ban the device. In fact, they’re having a ‘typical’ neurobiological response. This video will help confused and concerned parents understand their child’s behaviour and best of all be armed with simple (mum-tested) strategies to prevent them from occurring.

दिन में किस समय स्क्रीन का सीमित उपयोग करना चाहिए या उससे बचना चाहिए? क्रिस्टी बताएंगी कि जब बच्चे स्क्रीन का उपयोग करते हैं तो टाइमिंग अथवा समय उनके स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण क्यों होता है। क्रिस्टी का कहना है कि यदि बच्चे दिन के किसी विशेष समय में स्क्रीन का उपयोग कर रहे हैं तो उनकी नींद और उनके ध्यान को कैसे मैनेज किया जा सकता है। क्रिस्टी आपको स्क्रीन पर प्रतिबंध लगाने या पूरी तरह से बचने के लिए नहीं कहेगी (यह अवास्तविक और अनुपयोगी है), लेकिन वह इस बात की रूपरेखा तैयार करेगी कि माता-पिता और देखभाल करने वालों को दिन के निश्चित समय में बच्चों द्वारा स्क्रीन के उपयोग की गतिविधियों के प्रकारों के बारे में सावधानीपूर्वक विकल्प बनाने की आवश्यकता क्यों है।

आज के आधुनिक माता-पिता आजकल ‘डिजिटल दुविधाओं’ का सामना कर रहे हैं कि उनके बच्चे के लिए स्क्रीन-टाइम कितना स्वस्थ और हानिकारक है? डॉ क्रिस्टी वर्तमान स्क्रीन-टाइम गाइडलाइन्स को शेयर करेंगी और यह भी बताएंगी कि हमें इस पर ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता क्यों नहीं है कि हमारे बच्चे हर दिन ‘कितना’ स्क्रीन-टाइम उपयोग करते हैं। इसके बजाय, वह अन्य महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्नों का सुझाव देंगी, जो माता-पिता और देखभाल करने वालों को यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि उनके बच्चे द्वारा उपयोग किया गया डिवाइस का समय स्वस्थ और सहायक है, ताकि माता-पिता को कोई परेशानी न हो। साथ ही, माता-पिता को अपने बच्चे के लिए एक उपयुक्त स्क्रीन-टाइम सीमा की गणना करने के लिए याद रखने में आसान फॉर्मूला भी बताएंगी (ताकि आप अच्छे के लिए अपराध बोध को दूर कर सकें)!