Screen Less Play More
Screen Less Play More
Podcast Description
Parenting doesn't have to be this hard! Screen Less Play More Podcast will help you raise balanced, thriving kids in the digital age.
We give you the latest research on play, screen time, children's health, and technology... and hopefully a laugh or two!
We believe that kids need to return to the play-based childhood of the past and get rid of the phone-based childhood that is causing so much anxiety and addiction.
So take a listen, screen a little less, and play a little more!
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The podcast explores themes centered around child development, screen time management, and the impact of technology on youth, with episodes addressing critical topics such as the effects of digital communication on relationships and personalized approaches to educational success, including preparation for standardized testing.
Parenting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to screens. Screen Less Play More is the podcast that helps modern parents raise healthy, balanced, and confident kids in a world dominated by technology.
Hosted by Cynthia Dvorak, each episode blends practical strategies, expert interviews, and the latest child-development research on screen time, play, mental health, digital habits, and healthy tech boundaries. You’ll learn how to reduce screen use without power struggles, encourage independent and imaginative play, and support your child’s development from the baby years through the teen years. We will give you screen free activities to try, as well as book recommendations on the best parenting books about screen time.
If you’ve ever wondered how to manage phones, gaming, social media, or kids’ tech requests — or how to bring back more free play, outdoor time, creativity, and childhood joy — this show gives you clear, realistic answers. Discover why unstructured play and risky play boosts emotional resilience, how nature supports healthy brain development, and what parents can do to prevent screen overuse, digital addiction, and burnout. This is the place for busy moms and dads to learn about digital health, healthy screen habits, and how to manage kids and technology. We give you ideas for screen-free activities, screen-free Sunday, and family dinner. We cover topics from friluftsliv outdoor lifestyle, to critical thinking for kids, to screen free entertainment.
We also cover EdTech and it’s influence on modern schools, why you might want to opt-out, and how to manage Chromebooks and laptops in the classroom. Ed Tech is not technology education, and we explain the difference to you and how kids can learn valuable media literacy. We also stress the importance of bell to bell cell phone bans in schools, as well as why more play and recess can be the solution to slumping test scores.
Cynthia uses her experience as a mom of two neurodivergent boys to help you manage screen time in regards to ADHD, autism, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. She knows what works for her family, and will help yours too!
You’ll hear episodes on:
Age-appropriate screen time guidelines
The negative effects of too much screen time.
Helping kids who are struggling with gaming or social media, including addiction.
Building healthier tech habits as a family.
What are the recommended screen time limits for children by age?
Play-based learning, Montessori/Waldorf/Reggio Emilia and homeschool approaches.
Encouraging outdoor play in all weather.
Is social media safe? Can I make social media safe? What are the best parental controls for smartphones?
How to make room for boredom, creativity, and independence
How to reduce screen time without fights.
Raising resilient, curious, emotionally healthy kids.
Simple, screen-free activities toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids love, plus the screen-free toys you can use to get some rest as a parent.
Whether you’re parenting babies, toddlers, elementary kids, tweens, or teens, Screen Less Play More gives you inspiring ideas and relatable conversations to help your family thrive. If you’re a busy parent wanting more connection, more play, and fewer tech battles — you’re in the right place.
Take a listen, screen a little less, and play a little more — your kids’ childhood depends on it.
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At the same time that you try to keep your kids safe in the digital world, you may be asking “How can I protect my own parents from online scams?”
Seniors are a prime target of cyber scams. They grew up trusting that a phone call, email, or letter was legitimate – but they also can have large bank accounts and a lot to lose.
The older people in your life are getting duped by: Fake grandkids calling for money. Fake banks asking for transfers. Fake IRS officials texting for social security numbers. Fake I.T. companies asking them to click dangerous links.
It’s only getting worse in the age of AI. And sometimes the hardest part isn’t stopping the scam. It’s getting your parent to tell you it happened. I have personally seen older family members scammed out of thousands of dollars, and I want to see this stop. So, I made the newest episode of Screen Less Play More podcast with Kae David and Chad Rychlewski, authors of Cyber-Smart Caregiving: Protecting Your Parents In The Digital Age. Available now on Amazon!
We discuss:
How to protect your parents from online scams, fraud, text scams, email scams, and phone scams. As well as AI scams, voice spoofing, and deepfakes.
How to bring up the topic and talk to older people about how to stay safe online and what to watchout for.
What conversations to have with your parents BEFORE they get taken advantage of.
What to do if your parent is being scammed.
What to do once a scam has occurred. Can I get my money back? Should I call the cops?
What are the common and popular scams going on in cybersecurity right now? What to be aware of.
How to avoid common elderly scams.
Should our family have a safe word?
How do I know if a call or text or email is legit and real as opposed to a fake?
How do I do a tech audit?
Protecting your elderly and older parents from financial scams is super important in the modern age. This podcast episode makes it easy for you and your family to understand what is at risk, how to discuss the issue together, and how to handle the fallout once a scam has happened. Grandparents need protection too!
Screen Less Play More is the best parenting podcast about reducing screen time, staying safe online, keeping kids safe in the digital age, understanding the importance of play, how to get your kids to go outside more, how to get your kids to play, and how to keep kids balanced and thriving!
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