{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Screen Times and SmartPhones for Children – Best Practices – IC061","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8c067543\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3256,"description":"Why should Dentists be talking about screen time with parents?\nAre smartphones even safe for children?\nWhat is the right age to give a child their first phone?\nLaura Spells and Arabella Skinner join Jaz in this thought-provoking episode to tackle one of today’s biggest parenting challenges: smartphones and social media in young hands. Together they explore the impact of early phone use on children’s health, development, and mental wellbeing—and why healthcare professionals should be paying close attention.\n https://youtu.be/7RUJZqtEr18 \nWatch IC061 on YouTube\n Protrusive Dental Pearl: Live by your values—not your profession, spouse, or children. Don’t sacrifice for them; choose what aligns with you, so love never turns into resentment.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways\nScreen time is a significant public health concern. Mental health issues are rising due to social media exposure.\nEarly childhood screen time has long-term effects. Parents need clear guidance on screen time limits.\nCommunity support is essential for children’s well-being.\nHealth professionals must ask about screen time in assessments.\nRegulatory changes are needed for safer screen use.\nThe impact of social media on self-esteem is profound. Misinformation about health trends can lead to dangerous practices among youth.\nDentists play a crucial role in educating patients about safe health practices.\nParents should engage in conversations about social media with their children.\nCreating a family digital plan can help manage screen time effectively.\nCollaboration among health professionals needs to raise awareness about the dangers of unregulated products.\nEmpowering parents with knowledge is essential for effective parenting in the digital age.\nRole modeling healthy behaviors is important for parents.\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00  TEASER\n01:18  INTRO\n03:13 PROTRUSIVE DENTAL PEARL\n04:54 Introducing Our Guests: Arabella and Laura Spells\n09:24 Statistics and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}