Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn

Send us a text In this conversation, Cindy Hovington chats with Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology and the Executive Director of Family Counselling Centres discuss the importance of parental involvement in child development, the challenges parents face, and the need for setting boundaries. They explore the emotional struggles parents encounter, especially in the wake of COVID-19, and emphasize the significance of understanding one"s own emotional wounds to better support their children. The discussion also highlights the balance between providing autonomy to children while maintaining authority as parents, and the necessity of emotional expression in both children and parents. They discuss the critical role of play in child development, emphasizing the need for autonomy, belonging, and competence. They explore the importance of downtime and boredom for children"s mental health, the challenges of screen time, and the significance of fostering a family culture that encourages helpfulness and collaboration. The discussion highlights practical strategies for parents to create a nurturing environment that supports children"s growth and well-being. 30% OFF BLACK FRIDAY SALE for The Reflective Parent Club: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/the-reflective-parent-club-3-month-plan?coupon_code=CYBER30 Learn more from Tammy: Her Book: The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children Join her Facebook page with over 700k followers: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofchildpsych/ Tammy"s Website: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/ Tammy"s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-child-psych-podcast/id1649611804 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: UN8FXUZSGMNFOC2P Get your FREE 40-page well-being workbook: https://tremendous-hustler-7333.ck.page/reflectiveparentstarterkit Join our membership, The Reflective Parent Club to learn how to manage your emotions and model this for your child. Use code PODCAST 20 to get 20% off any membership and get 2 FREE WEEKS to try it out https://curiousneuron.com/join-our-club/ Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theemotionallyawareparent/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron