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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 90: The Smart Parents Guide to Screens and Social Skills
Description: In this insightful and reassuring episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into the nuanced relationship between screens, social skills, and our children's development. Leanne candidly shares a funny behind-the-scenes moment (spoiler: technical difficulties!) before expertly guiding parents through the positives and potential pitfalls of screen use in children's social lives. While screens often get a bad reputation, this episode highlights how technology can actually enhance social connection—especially for neurodivergent children—through shared interests, gaming, and online communities.
Leanne discusses key research findings, including the "double empathy problem," and explains why it’s crucial to foc...