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  • S1 | EP11: Expert Corners: What Screens Can't Replace with Andy Whitney

    S1 | EP11: Expert Corners: What Screens Can't Replace with Andy Whitney
    2026/10/21
    What if the biggest problem with screen time isn't what children are watching—but what they're missing while they're watching it?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I reconnect with Andy Whitney, an early childhood educator who began teaching in 1978 and has spent decades working with children and families in international schools around the world.Andy also happens to hold a very special place in my family's story. He was the head of ECLC, the Early Childhood Learning Center in Seoul, where my eldest daughter spent some of her earliest years. Now, as I watch her navigate her teenage years, I'm reminded of just how much those early experiences shaped the person she's becoming.Andy has seen it all—from filmstrips and televisions to computers, iPads, smartphones, and now artificial intelligence. And through every technological revolution, he's held on to one fundamental belief:Children still need what they've always needed: human connection, opportunities to play, and the freedom to discover who they are.Together, we explore a question that often gets lost in the screen-time debate: What is technology replacing in our children's lives?Is it outdoor play? Boredom? Creativity? Physical connection? Or simply the opportunity to figure things out for themselves?Andy challenges us to think beyond whether screens are good or bad and instead consider what our children actually need to thrive.In this conversation, we explore:Why boredom might be one of the greatest gifts we can give our childrenHow screens can quietly displace essential childhood experiencesWhy the human touch can never be replaced by technology or AIThe four Cs of child development: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativityHow to distinguish genuinely educational technology from entertainment marketed as learningWhy excessive screen use may sometimes be a symptom of something deeperHow building strong relationships early creates trust that lasts into the teenage yearsWhy unconditional love matters more than controlling every clickWe also share a few personal stories, including my family's "I'm Bored Box," Andy's memories of raising his daughter, and the simple joy of watching our children grow into independent young adults.This episode isn't about rejecting technology. It's about remembering what technology should never replace.Because our job isn't to control every click.It's to stay close enough to notice what's missing—and bring it back.About Andy Whitney https://www.andywhitney.com/ Andy Whitney is a veteran early childhood educator and former international school leader whose career began in 1978. He has taught and led schools across the United States, Africa, South America, and Asia, including Jakarta International School and ECLC in Seoul. He is also the author of Parenting Points, a collection of reflections and practical insights on raising children.Connect with Infinite HallsInfinite Halls explores the nuanced, values-driven decisions families make about technology. No judgment, no one-size-fits-all answers—just real stories and deeper understanding.Email: akim@infinitescreentime.comLearn more: https://www.infinitescreentime.comBecause the goal isn't answers. It's understanding.Overthinking. Self-doubt. Trying to do everything at once. Arcadia shares how coaching helped her move beyond these common challenges and why she recommends Mehroo's neuroscience-backed approach to building mental fitness, resilience, and sustainable success. Book a discovery call with Mehroo and you will thank me later. https://mehrooturel.com/ Mums@Play CircleThe MAP Circle is part the Mums@PLAY community, designed for solopreneurs growing their businesses.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    42 分
  • S1 | EP10: Seeing the World Through Other Screens with Rashida and Burhan

    S1 | EP10: Seeing the World Through Other Screens with Rashida and Burhan
    2026/10/07
    What if the way to help our kids with screen time isn’t to start with another rule—but to ask them what they see when they’re on the other side of that screen?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my friend Rashida and her 12-year-old son, Burhan, for something a little different.Instead of interviewing a parent about her child’s screen time, I invited them both to the conversation.Rashida is a yoga and fitness instructor who spends her days teaching presence, wellness, and human connection. Burhan is an articulate, active 12-year-old who loves cricket, chess—and Roblox. He’s also one of the few students in his year without his own mobile phone. And like so many parents and kids, they don’t always see eye to eye about screens.For Rashida, watching her son immersed in Roblox can look like time lost to a screen—time that could be spent talking, playing, creating, or connecting with people face-to-face.For Burhan, that same screen looks completely different.He sees friends. Games they play together. Strategy. Challenges. Downtime after a long day at school. And a digital space that feels social and meaningful to him. Pasted markdownSo rather than debate who was right, I asked them to get curious.What does Burhan wish his mom understood about Roblox?What goes through his mind when she tells him it’s time to log off?What does Rashida actually worry about when she sees him on a screen?Does she ever lose track of time on her own phone?And perhaps most importantly: what do they miss about each other when screens get in the way?The answers surprised both of them.Burhan explains why being asked to stop in the middle of a multiplayer game can feel so frustrating—and offers parents a wonderfully practical idea: before telling a child to log off, ask whether they’re in the middle of something and give them a heads-up about how much time they have. Pasted markdownRashida admits that she loses track of time scrolling too. And as Burhan describes Roblox in more detail, she begins to understand why it can be so absorbing. Then the conversation gets more personal.Rashida tells Burhan that what she really misses isn’t simply a life with less screen time.She misses him.She misses sitting together, hearing him tell stories about his day, chatting about random things, and playing a simple card game.Burhan’s response is beautiful: he had never really thought about it from his mom’s perspective. And by the end, something has shifted.Rashida decides she wants to try playing Roblox with her son—not because she suddenly thinks all screen time is wonderful, but because she realizes that understanding his world could become another way to connect with him.Burhan, in turn, says that maybe when he comes home from school, he could talk to his mom about his day before immediately going to his screen.Maybe then, he says, they could have a “peaceful agreement rather than an argument.” Together, we explore:Why kids and parents can look at exactly the same screen and see completely different thingsWhat children may actually be doing and experiencing when they’re gamingWhy stopping a game mid-play can be so frustratingHow parents can make transitions away from screens easierWhy adults need to acknowledge our own struggles with screen timeHow curiosity can change a screen time argumentWhy joining our kids in their digital worlds can sometimes bring us closerWhat our kids might learn if we tell them what we actually missHow listening can create space for trust, connection, and compromiseThis episode isn't really about Roblox.It’s about how hard it can be to see the world through someone else’s screen.One person sees distraction.The other sees connection.One sees time disappearing.The other sees friends waiting on the other side.And somewhere between those two perspectives is a place where parents and kids can begin to understand each other.Maybe screen time balance doesn’t always begin with logging off.Sometimes it begins by logging into each other’s worlds.🎧 If you’ve ever found yourself standing behind your child wondering, “What could possibly be so interesting about that screen?”—this conversation is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a mom, a son, and an honest conversation about growing up together in a world of screens.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Infinite Halls01:36 Meet Rashida and Burhan05:49 Screen Time Tensions06:59 Why Roblox Matters09:02 Wellness vs Virtual Life11:45 Asking Each Other23:43 Lessons and FarewellYou can find more from me at: https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.Life Beyond SchoolLife Beyond School: real convos > control. Use ISTPROMO20 for 20% off at Amazon or at website. Disclaimer: ...
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    29 分
  • S1 | EP9: Roll Out the Dimsum and the Screen with Carmen

    S1 | EP9: Roll Out the Dimsum and the Screen with Carmen
    2026/09/23
    What if the iPad at the restaurant wasn’t a sign of lazy parenting—but the very tool helping a child participate?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my friend Carmen, a Hong Kong mother raising her extraordinary teenage son, Vincent, who is autistic.Carmen is also the founder of Optism, a platform created to help families across Hong Kong and Asia navigate life on the autism spectrum through information, resources, and community.The idea for Optism began during COVID, after one particularly exhausting day of online school, homework, and constant support. Carmen and Vincent were looking through old photographs when Vincent noticed how far they had come.Then he said something that changed everything:“I think we need to help other people.”At first, Carmen wondered why anyone would look to them for help. She felt like they were the ones who needed support. But Vincent’s words stayed with her—and eventually inspired her to use her background in publishing to make information more accessible to other families.Today, Optism reaches tens of thousands of users.But this episode begins somewhere many Hong Kong families will immediately recognize: around a crowded dim sum table.When Vincent was younger, family meals could be overwhelming. The noise, smells, unfamiliar food, crowded rooms, and expectations to sit quietly created an enormous sensory load. Sometimes he would gag or vomit. Sometimes he would melt down.And sometimes strangers would stare.Carmen worried that people saw an unruly child and a mother who could not control him. But what they couldn’t see was a child trying to manage an environment that felt overwhelming—and a mother doing everything she could to help him remain part of the family gathering.So Carmen brought an iPad.Some people saw it as a shortcut.For Carmen, it was a lifeline.The screen gave Vincent enough regulation and predictability to sit through the meal. It allowed Carmen to stay at the table instead of spending the entire gathering outside the restaurant. Most importantly, it helped their family participate in traditions that might otherwise have felt impossible.There was once a time when she wondered whether her son would ever be able to communicate with her. But it was technology that enabled this deeper communication. That is something she never takes for granted.Together, we explore how technology can:Help a child regulate in an overwhelming sensory environmentAllow families to participate in meals, celebrations, and traditionsSupport communication and complement a child’s therapeutic goalsPrepare children for unfamiliar places and experiencesMake routines and expectations more visible and predictableGive teenagers greater independence while offering parents reassuranceCreate new ways for children and parents to stay connectedSupport a child’s growing confidence and self-advocacyCarmen is clear that there is no single answer that works for every child or every family.The question isn’t whether an iPad is universally good or bad.The question is: What is this screen doing for this child in this moment?Is it helping them communicate?Is it making an overwhelming environment manageable?Is it creating a bridge toward participation, confidence, or independence?Carmen also shares how she explained autism to Vincent when he was only five or six. After reading online that autism was a disability, he told her, “I’m disabled.”Rather than hiding his diagnosis, Carmen helped him understand it. She described autism as a different ability—one that brings real challenges but does not define his worth or determine what he can contribute.Vincent even has an ability Carmen does not: give him almost any date, and he can quickly tell you what day of the week it falls on.His mind works differently.And different does not mean less.That belief has helped Vincent understand his challenges, recognize his strengths, and grow into an advocate who can speak openly about autism.Carmen’s story reminds us how quickly we judge what we see without understanding what may be happening beneath the surface.The child watching an iPad at the dim sum table may not be disconnected from the family.That screen may be the very thing allowing him to remain at the table.This isn’t a story about using screens to avoid parenting.It’s a story about adapting our parenting to the child in front of us.About replacing judgment with curiosity. About using technology with intention. And about recognizing that the right tool, used at the right moment, can help a child connect, communicate, and gradually step into the world with greater independence.If you have ever worried about being judged for the choices you make for your child—or wondered whether technology could be a bridge rather than a barrier—this episode is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Infinite ...
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    31 分
  • S1 | EP8: Cache Me If You Can with Tomoko and Jarl

    S1 | EP8: Cache Me If You Can with Tomoko and Jarl
    2026/09/09
    What if the screen wasn’t keeping your children inside—but giving them a reason to explore the world?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my dear friends Tomoko and Jarl to talk about how a simple app turned into nearly a decade of family adventures.It’s called geocaching.Think of it as the world’s biggest treasure hunt. An app gives you coordinates and clues that lead to a hidden physical container. You find it, sign the logbook, put it back—and continue the hunt.Tomoko and Jarl discovered geocaching when their son was seven. Like so many parents, they were looking for a way to get their children outside and make family hikes a little more exciting.But they didn’t fight the screen.They followed it.The app gave their children a reason to leave the house. It turned a walk into a mission, a hike into a puzzle, and an unfamiliar city into a place filled with hidden possibilities.Nine years later, their family has found more than 1,000 geocaches in Hong Kong and around the world—from London and Norway to Kyoto, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.Along the way, they’ve discovered hidden temples, solved puzzles about manga and classic films, lowered caches from forest canopies, encountered fellow geocachers—and learned when the possibility of snakes means it is probably better to abandon the search.Together, we explore how geocaching can:Turn screen time into shared family timeGive children a reason to get outside and exploreTransform an ordinary walk into a puzzle or adventureEncourage curiosity, persistence, and creative problem-solvingHelp families discover the history and hidden stories of a placeConnect people to a worldwide communityShow children how technology can deepen—not replace—their experience of the worldGeocaching reveals another layer of the world—one most people don’t even know is there.Most of us move through the world seeing only what is immediately visible. But geocaching asks us to slow down, look more carefully, follow the clues, and imagine that something might be hidden just beneath the surface.And the screen doesn’t take us away from that experience.It leads us into it.Tomoko and Jarl’s story also offers a wonderfully simple reminder: screen time isn’t always bad, especially when it connects people.This isn’t a story about eliminating screens.It’s a story about redirecting them.About using technology not to escape the world, but to rediscover it. About changing the question from how to get our children off screens to where those screens could take us.If you’ve ever struggled to get your children outdoors—or wondered whether technology could become part of the adventure instead of the obstacle—this episode is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.Ready to Try Geocaching?Tomoko and Jarl helped me create a free Family Guide to Geocaching with everything you need to begin your own treasure hunt.The weather is getting nicer, and I can almost guarantee there is a geocache hiding somewhere near you.Download the free Family Guide to Geocachinghttps://deft-architect-8150.kit.com/geocacheShare it with a friend, bring the kids, and see what hidden layer of the world you discover together.If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with a parent, educator, or friend who is also trying to figure out this whole screens-and-kids thing.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Infinite Halls01:04 Meet Tomoko and Jarl02:28 Geocaching Explained06:03 First Cache Adventures07:58 Worldwide Finds and Stories13:37 Muggles Community and Teen Years18:01 Tips Takeaways and Wrap UpYou can find more from me at:https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.Life Beyond SchoolLife Beyond School: real convos > control. Use ISTPROMO20 for 20% off at Amazon or at website. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the ...
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    23 分
  • S1 | EP7: Raised on Books, Reframed by Screens with Candace

    S1 | EP7: Raised on Books, Reframed by Screens with Candace
    2026/08/25
    What if the real question isn't whether screens are replacing books…But whether they're revealing the values that were there all along?In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my neighbour Candace, whose childhood was built around one simple family value: reading.She grew up in Trinidad and Tobago as one of six siblings in a home where books were everywhere. Television wasn't forbidden—it just wasn't the center of family life. Reading was.Not because anyone forced it.Because it was simply what the family did.Today, Candace is raising two daughters in Hong Kong, and those same values are meeting a very different world.Kindles.Audiobooks.Podcasts.Algorithms.A daughter who devours political biographies.Another who dreams of becoming an author.And a nightly ritual where the whole family climbs into bed, each with their own book.At first glance, this sounds like a story about books versus screens.It isn't.It's a story about values.Together, we explore questions that many families are quietly asking:How do family values shape our relationship with technology?When does a Kindle become more than "just another screen"?How do we encourage curiosity without becoming rigid about the format?What happens when technology strengthens a value instead of replacing it?How do we raise readers in a world where stories come through books, podcasts, audiobooks, and screens?One of my favorite moments comes when Candace reflects that reading was never a rule in her family.It was simply part of who they were.That idea stayed with me.Because perhaps our children don't remember every rule we make around technology.They remember what our family consistently values.This conversation also challenged one of my own assumptions.Maybe we spend too much time debating the medium.Paperback or Kindle?Audiobook or printed page?Screen or no screen?What if the more important question is:Is this technology helping my child become more curious?Candace also shares the honest realities of parenting in the digital age—from hiding Kindles under pillows to negotiating bedtime device handoffs, balancing delayed gratification, and discovering that her younger daughter, who experienced a little more freedom growing up, may have developed more independence because of it.This isn't a story about banning screens.And it isn't a story about embracing every new technology.It's a story about holding onto your family's values while remaining open to new ways those values can flourish.Because stories have always shaped us.The format may change.The values don't have to.If you've ever wondered how to preserve what matters most while raising kids in a rapidly changing digital world, this episode is for you.No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don't miss what's next—and share it with someone who's trying to raise curious, thoughtful kids in the digital age.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Infinite Halls01:34 Candace’s Reading Roots02:54 Books Over TV Childhood06:50 Screens Enter the Home10:19 SPONSOR: Mums@Play12:20 Kindles and New Reading15:53 The 8:30 Device Hand-In18:50 Values, Balance, and FarewellYou can find more from me at:https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next hall.Overthinking. Self-doubt. Trying to do everything at once. Arcadia shares how coaching helped her move beyond these common challenges and why she recommends Mehroo's neuroscience-backed approach to building mental fitness, resilience, and sustainable success. Book a discovery call with Mehroo and you will thank me later. https://mehrooturel.com/ Mums@Play CircleThe MAP Circle is part the Mums@PLAY community, designed for solopreneurs growing their businesses.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    25 分
  • S1 | EP6: Background Noise, Front-Row Studies with Jayne

    S1 | EP6: Background Noise, Front-Row Studies with Jayne
    2026/08/12

    What if the thing that looks like distraction… is actually focus?

    In this episode of Infinite Halls, I sit down with my longtime friend Jayne to explore a moment that every parent has experienced.

    You walk past your child's room.

    The music is playing.

    A YouTube video is running.

    Two screens are open.

    Your first instinct?

    "Turn it off."

    But this isn't just a story about multitasking.

    It's a story about trust.

    Jayne shares how watching her son prepare for his A Levels challenged everything she thought she knew about learning. What looked chaotic from the outside turned out to be the study process that worked best for him—and the results spoke for themselves.

    The real tension wasn't whether two screens were good or bad.

    It was whether a parent could resist the urge to correct something simply because it looked unfamiliar.

    Because parenting in the digital age isn't just about setting boundaries.

    It's about learning when our assumptions deserve a second look.

    Together, we unpack what it means to:

    • Recognize the difference between distraction and a personalized way of learning
    • Trust the process, even when it doesn't resemble your own
    • Help young people develop self-knowledge instead of dependence
    • Understand why context matters as much as any parenting philosophy
    • Raise children who learn how to make good decisions long before we're there to make them for them

    As the Director of Education and Employment at RUN Hong Kong, Jayne works alongside refugees and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives. That perspective has profoundly shaped how she thinks about privilege, risk, opportunity, and the freedom to let children learn through small mistakes.

    This isn't a story about giving kids unlimited screen time.

    And it isn't a story about strict rules.

    It's a story about discernment.

    About recognizing that every child learns differently.

    About understanding that sometimes the most difficult part of parenting isn't deciding what our children should do—it's deciding when to trust them to discover what works for themselves.

    Because perhaps the real question isn't:

    "How do I eliminate every distraction?"

    It's:

    "Am I creating the conditions for my child to truly know themselves?"

    If you've ever wondered whether you're seeing distraction… or simply a different way of thinking, this episode is for you.

    No judgment. No rules. Just a real story from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.


    Mums@Play Circle
    The MAP Circle is part the Mums@PLAY community, designed for solopreneurs growing their businesses.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.

    You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.com
    Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/

    Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.

    Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A

    No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.
    See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    22 分
  • S1 | EP5: Hot Takes with Shalini Melwani Parenting Empowered Three Headlines. Two Experts. One Conversation Every Parent Needs.

    S1 | EP5: Hot Takes with Shalini Melwani Parenting Empowered Three Headlines. Two Experts. One Conversation Every Parent Needs.
    2026/07/29

    Welcome to a brand-new series on Infinite Halls.

    Every week, parents are flooded with headlines about technology, social media, AI, gaming, and screen time. The stories move fast. The opinions are loud. But what do these headlines actually mean for our families?

    In Hot Takes, Arcadia sits down with a parenting or technology expert to react to some of the biggest news stories of the week—not to give quick answers, but to slow the conversation down. Together, they unpack what's being said, what's being overlooked, and what parents might want to think about before accepting the headline at face value.

    For the very first episode, Arcadis is joined by my longtime friend and parenting expert Shalini Melwani, founder of Parenting Empowered and a Certified Gordon Parenting Effectiveness Training instructor. Shalini has spent years helping families strengthen relationships through connection rather than control, making her the perfect person to explore these stories with.

    In this episode, they'll discuss:

    • A new survey claiming that 40% of girls would rather skip a vacation than go somewhere without Wi-Fi.
    • Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16—and whether government regulation is really the answer.
    • New research showing that nine out of ten parents argue with their children about technology, and what those conflicts reveal about modern family life.

    Rather than debating whether technology is "good" or "bad," we ask bigger questions:

    • What is the real purpose of family vacations?
    • Can laws replace conversations at home?
    • How do we move from constant arguments about screens to healthier relationships with technology?

    If you're looking for certainty, this may not be the episode for you.

    But if you're looking for thoughtful conversation, nuanced perspectives, and practical reflection, pull up a chair. Come join the conversation.

    About Shalini Melwani

    Shalini Melwani is the founder of Parenting Empowered, a Certified Gordon Parenting Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) instructor, ADHD parent coach, and longtime parenting educator. Her work helps parents build stronger relationships with their children through empathy, communication, and connection rather than control.

    Because when it comes to raising children in a digital world, the headlines are only the beginning. The real work happens at home.


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    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    If this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.

    You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.com
    Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/

    Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.

    Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A

    No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.
    See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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    21 分
  • S1 | EP4: Expert Corner with Shalini Melwani Parenting Empowered

    S1 | EP4: Expert Corner with Shalini Melwani Parenting Empowered
    2026/07/15
    Expert Corner: Shalini Melwani Parenting EmpoweredWhat if the biggest challenge with screens isn't the screen itself?In this special Expert Corner episode, Arcadia sits down with parenting coach and educator Shalini Melwani, founder of Parenting Empowered, certified Parent Effectiveness Training instructor, ADHD parent coach, and longtime advocate for families in Hong Kong.Together they explore a surprising idea: that most screen-time struggles are actually relationship struggles.Shalini shares the philosophy that transformed her own parenting journey after raising three very different children, including a son with ADHD. Her guiding principle is simple but powerful:Parenting is 80% connection and 20% guidance.In this conversation, you'll hear:• Why connection matters more than control• What parents are really afraid of when it comes to screens• How to tell the difference between harmful and healthy YouTube use• Why short-form content can affect attention and focus• The importance of getting interested in what your child is interested in• How involving kids in rule-making creates more cooperation and independence• The simple phrase that can transform conversations with your child: "How do you feel about this?" • Why respecting children doesn't mean becoming permissiveMost importantly, this episode reminds us that children are not problems to solve. They are people becoming who they are meant to be.Whether you're navigating screen battles, parenting a child with ADHD, or simply trying to build a stronger relationship with your kids, Shalini offers practical wisdom that cuts through the noise and brings us back to what matters most.Because screens aren't automatically the problem.The real question is what they're doing to attention, learning, and connection—and whether we're staying close enough to guide.About Shalini MelwaniShalini Melwani is the founder of Parenting Empowered, a certified instructor in the Gordon Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) curriculum, an ADHD parent coach, and a longtime advocate for families in Hong Kong. She helps parents build stronger relationships with their children through respectful communication, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. https://parentingempowered.com/ No judgment. No rules. Just real stories from inside the endless twists and turns of raising kids in a world of screens.Follow Infinite Halls for more honest conversations about parenting, technology, identity, and growing up in the digital age.Find more from Arcadia Kim / Infinite Screentime:Website: https://infinitescreentime.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentimeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakimLife Beyond SchoolLife Beyond School: real convos > control. Use ISTPROMO20 for 20% off at Amazon or at website. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, follow Infinite Halls so you don’t miss what’s next—and share it with someone who’s navigating this too.You can find more from me at https://infinitescreentime.comFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescreentime/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadiakim/Infinite Halls is built on stories—the kind that take time, care, and real listening to tell well. Each episode involves research, recording, editing, and thoughtful production to honor the voices shared here. That work isn’t fast, and it isn’t free.Your support keeps us going: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7TDSUMBR5TR5A No judgment. No rules. Just real stories.See you in the next Infinite Hall.
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