THE INTERVIEW Screens seem to take over family life so easily, leaving many of us wondering how to keep our children safe without constant battles over devices. In this episode, parenting expert and author Sue Atkins joins us to share warm, practical strategies for raising confident, resilient children in a tech-driven world. Rather than banning devices, Sue champions a mindful approach centered on balance, protection, and proactive boundaries. We discuss the impact of early screen access, the importance of privacy settings, and how to help children move from the fear of missing out (FOMO) to the joy of missing out (JOMO). Sue offers practical tools, like her "together at the table" initiative and the "press pause button," designed to help families stay connected, protect a child's inner voice, and build real-world self-esteem. Tune in for encouraging insights to help your family thrive both online and offline. KEY TAKEAWAYS Balance Over Banning: Technology itself isn't the enemy; the goal is using tech consciously without letting it replace human interaction, bonding, or family connection. Pro-Tech, Pro-Protect: Reframe restrictive "parental controls" as collaborative "privacy settings" to keep children safe without creating a combative dynamic. Embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out): Help children swap online validation for real-world activities like sports, arts, or family time to build genuine self-esteem. Delay Smartphones & Auto-Play: Turn off auto-play feature to avoid accidental over-exposure, and delay giving children internet-enabled smartphones as long as possible. Nurture the Inner Voice: Use gentle conversation starters, shared meals, and side-by-side chats to help children build critical thinking and a kind internal compass. QUOTES "How do we help our children thrive in a digital world without fear, conflict or constant battles over devices?" "I'm very pro-tech, but I'm very much pro-protect the children." "It's about understanding and using it mindfully... Use tech consciously, don't use it as an electric babysitter." "It's not about bashing each other over the head... Be your child's parent, not their friend, and put boundaries around it." "Your voice today becomes their voice tomorrow." Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction to Sue Atkins & Digital Parenting Challenges 00:03:42 - Early Screen Access & The Impact on Early Development 00:08:15 - Connection, Attachment & Avoiding the "Electric Babysitter" 00:12:39 - Smartphones vs. Brick Phones: Why Delaying Internet Access Matters 00:19:34 - Moving from FOMO to JOMO: Handling Peer Pressure & Group Chats 00:25:28 - Privacy Settings over Parental Controls: Framing Safety Collaboratively 00:33:49 - Talking Openly About Online Dangers & Critical Thinking 00:44:09 - Protecting Your Child's Inner Voice & Building True Self-Esteem 00:52:00 - Reclaiming Connection: Together at the Table & Device Dens TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueatkins HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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