Kids & Parents on Screens: Real Talk from The Dad Compass Podcast

🎙️ Fatherhood Meets Real Talk: How Screen Time Impacts Modern Parenting

In this episode of The Dad Compass, we dive deep into the real-life challenges of balancing screen time and family life. From surprising statistics on how much time children (and parents!) actually spend in front of screens, to heartfelt stories of personal struggles and victories, we share practical tips on setting boundaries, staying present, and fostering genuine connections with your kids. Whether you’re dealing with toddlers, teenagers, or juggling work from home, this conversation offers actionable advice and honesty about navigating digital distractions in the modern age.

🟡 Key Topics:

• Real Stats on Children’s Screen Usage
• Screen Time & Attention Span
• Educational vs. Entertaining Content
• Navigating Social Media for Kids & Teens
• Parents’ Phone Habits & Guilt
• Being Present: Prioritizing Face-to-Face Time
• Practical Ways to Set Boundaries

⏳ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Fatherhood Unscripted: Patrick
03:44 Fatherhood Unscripted: Dmitry
06:22 Screen Time Impact on Kids
09:06 Statistics on Children’s Screen Time Usage
10:59 Navigating Teenagers and Screen Time
12:20 Understanding Screen Time Needs for Children on the Spectrum
15:13 The Impact of Screen Time on Attention Spans
19:52 Educational Content vs. Screen Time
28:26 Parents and Their Screen Time Habits
37:17 Navigating Social Media and Its Impact
42:07 The Challenge of Screen Time Management
43:22 Self-Reflection and Parenting Advice
47:46 Being Present: The Importance of Attention
50:46 Superhero Powers: The Question
01:00:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics
01:01:33 Intro Bloopers

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Chapters

• 0:00 00:00 Introduction
• 0:18 Fatherhood Unscripted: Patrick
• 3:44 Fatherhood Unscripted: Dmitry
• 6:22 Screen Time Impact on Kids
• 9:06 Statistics on Children’s Screen Time Usage
• 10:59 Navigating Teenagers and Screen Time
• 12:20 Understanding Screen Time Needs for Children on the Spectrum
• 15:13 The Impact of Screen Time on Attention Spans
• 19:52 Educational Content vs. Screen Time
• 28:26 Parents and Their Screen Time Habits
• 37:17 Navigating Social Media and Its Impact
• 42:07 42:07 The Challenge of Screen Time Management
• 43:22 Self-Reflection and Parenting Advice
• 47:46 Being Present: The Importance of Attention
• 50:46 Superhero Powers: The Question
• 1:00:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics
• 1:01:33 Intro Bloopers