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Ep.73– Emily Cherkin Exposes Big Tech: Saving Kids from Screen Addiction | Family Values | Parenting | Digital Dangers | Tech Intentional | Conservative Parenting

Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Emily is the Screen Time Consultant and Founder of Tech Intentional, where she helps parents, families, and schools who struggle with managing children’s screen time to develop healthier, more intentional relationships with technology. Top 5 Insights from Emily Cherkin • The Importance of Modeling Healthy Technology Habits for Children • Prioritizing Family Values and Relationships Over Screen Time • Simple Strategies for Reducing Tech-Related Sleep Disruption • How to Foster Self-Awareness and Intentionality Around Digital Use • Navigating the Balance Between Protecting Children and Teaching Digital Resilience Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Emily Cherkins: Helping Parents and Schools Navigate Tech Use 00:28 Why Tech Intentionality Matters: The Screen Time Consultant’s Mission 01:11 Toxic Screen Time vs. Positive Digital Connections 02:19 The Case for Delaying Smartphones & Challenges from Schools 03:37 Prepping Kids for a Digital World: Conversation and Values 04:43 Busy Parents? Start with Sleep for Digital Wellness 06:03 Modeling Healthy Tech Habits: Living Your Life Out Loud 07:44 Breaking Smartphone Addiction: Intentionality and Self-Monitoring 10:13 Relationships Before Screens: Building Resilient, Connected Kids 11:13 Services Offered: Coaching, Consulting, and Advocacy 12:18 Making Broader Impact: Speaking, Policy, and Activism 13:40 Nonpartisan Progress: Common Sense Screen Solutions 15:19 The Screen Time Solution: Judgment-Free Guide for Families 16:35 Parenting Tip: “I Forgot to Teach You” for Positive Tech Boundaries 17:58 Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Scary vs. Dangerous in a Digital Age 21:57 Parent Coaching Roadmap: Eight Sessions for Real Change 25:11 Bespoke Support: Custom Plans for Every Family 27:22 Where to Find Emily Cherkins: Online Resources and Social Media Emily Cherkins Screen Time Consultant & Founder, Tech Intentional https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin/ https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/ Dr. Johann D'SouzaClinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ https://x.com/drjohanndsouza