Dr Kristy Goodwin

Is it okay to use screens on play dates?

(Video Length: 10 minutes)

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.