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332 | The Screen-Free Playroom: Holding the Line in a Digital World
In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylia in Arkansas about how to handle children who want to look something up on a phone during a play session. As screens become more prevalent in kids' lives, this issue is surfacing more frequently in the playroom. I walk through how to stay fully child-centered and model-adherent, while also discerning the "why" behind the request. Is the child trying to avoid the work of the session, or are they inviting us into a meaningful moment?
I also address the argument that allowing screens promotes connection and unconditional acceptance. I explain…
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