We’re Getting Screen Time Wrong… Here’s Why

What age should kids get a smartphone - and are we getting it wrong?

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest parenting debates right now: screen time, smartphones, and how to support children’s emotional development in a digital world. From toddler tantrums to teenage group chats, we unpack what’s actually going on beneath behaviour - and why emotional regulation is a skill that takes practice, not punishment.

We talk about why telling kids to “calm down” often backfires, how to respond to big emotions in a way that actually works, and why perfection isn’t the goal when it comes to parenting. The conversation also explores the reality of screen use today - breaking down the difference between screens vs content, the pressures parents face, and how to set healthy boundaries without guilt.

You’ll also hear practical advice on:

Managing tantrums and emotional outbursts

Teaching kids lifelong coping skills

Setting realistic screen time boundaries

Navigating smartphones, social media, and peer pressure

Modelling healthy behaviour as a parent

This is an honest, relatable conversation for any parent trying to do their best in a world that feels increasingly overwhelming.

Because it’s not about getting it perfect - it’s about making small, meaningful changes that actually stick.