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Navigating the Digital Jungle

With Sue Atkins and Friends

Episode 2: Understanding the Digital Landscape – FOMO and Phones

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Navigating the Digital Jungle: Understanding FOMO, Screen Time, and Digital Well-being.

In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, Sue Atkins is joined by Tara Jones, an experienced deputy head and ed tech consultant, and Angeline Corvaglia, the creator of Data Girls and Friends. Together, they delve into the challenges of screen time and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among children. Tara discusses the importance of setting boundaries and suggests the idea of having family contracts for phone usage, while Angeline highlights educational videos to foster healthy digital habits. 

Special guest Lucy Smith shares her personal journey with her autistic daughter, who decided to give up her smartphones for better mental health and in turn her brother did also. The episode concludes with a discussion on family activities, digital detox tips, and the role of societal change in promoting healthier tech use.
 
Useful timings
 
00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle
00:45 Understanding FOMO and Screen Time
02:27 Parental Strategies for Managing FOMO
06:41 The Algorithm Generation
09:14 Recognizing and Addressing Screen Addiction
19:46 Digital Minimalism: A Personal Journey
26:10 The Decision to Ditch Smartphones
27:10 Cal Newport’s Influence on Digital Minimalism
28:59 Inclusive Change and Neurodiversity
29:53 Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health
30:59 Lucy’s Daughter’s Journey to Happiness
32:03 Resources and Support for Neurodiversity
37:57 Listener Questions and Parental Influence
45:49 Quick Tips for Digital Detox
49:03 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
 
Links for Lucy:
 
Is Your Child a Digital Addict? Here’s What You Can Do
It can be hard for children to move on from screen time, but it doesn’t always have to be a battle.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/big-kid/child-screen-addiction.html
 
Playmates of All Ages: The HUGE Benefits for Your Child’s Wellbeing 
 
 
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
 
Find “Pick Ups” on your phone
 
Why Can’t I Put My Phone Down: Digital Literacy made easy with Data Girl

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Thank you to our global digital wellness partners World Digital Detox Day. 

The ‘World Digital Detox Day’ initiative was set up by Zep Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organisation on a mission to empower wellness worldwide. The foundation strongly believes in setting healthy guidelines and boundaries for society’s relationship with technology. By starting this education from an early age, they aimed to prevent the development of ”digital dementia” and preserve essential elements of human interaction and well-being in an era dominated by technology.