Expert Advice: Webwise – Screen Time and Kids!

In this episode I chat with Jane Mc Garrigle from Webwise all about screen time and kids! To start us off, I ask the dreaded question, how much screen time is too much for kids? Obviously I was delighted to hear that it's not all about time spent but more about quality and variation of activities!In addition we speak about internet safety and how to safeguard our children from any risks that may face them.  The scariest fears parents have relate to grooming and predators, but bullying and harassment are fairly high up there too!I loved hearing all about the benefits that tech has for our children.  Often it can help to support education, digital citizenship, development and self esteem.  There I was thinking it was all bad!!  I had way too much unnecessary mammy guilt hanging over my shoulders!Jane teaches me how to navigate the world of Roblox, Among Us, Minecraft and more!  It is reassuring to know that I can control aspects of the kids online gaming experiences without preventing their sense of social belonging.Jane explains the role of Webwise to me for parents, kids, schools and their involvement in the Oireactas through their youth panel.  In addition, we discuss the concept of a digital diet, as described by Colman Noctor.Finally we chat about the consequences of posting our own kids images online.  Above all, we agree its down to personal choice but there are definitely some considerations to be undertaken first! I really hope you enjoy this episode because I know I certainly learnt a lot! 

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