Do you need to quit your job to make your kids go screen free? Probably not.
We discuss this on The Parenting Reboot, as I sit down with Dr. Madhumitha Ezhil — a digital detox expert, consultant and parent who has helped countless families rethink their relationship with screens.
Dr. Madhumitha knows the other side of the screen all too well. Her 300-page thesis was dedicated to studying how to keep consumers scrolling and hooked to social media ads. Today, she’s on a mission to help parents step away from algorithm and raise children rooted in reality.
Takeaways
In this episode, we discuss:
Why no-tech until 4 or 5 years can be a game-changer for toddlers.
The three C’s (Connection, Communication, Critical Thinking) that form the foundation of healthy childhood.
Why “do as I say, not as I do” doesn’t work — kids imitate our screen habits.
How tech-free zones and times, especially mornings without phones can reset your family rhythm.
Why nurturing critical thinking is our children’s real competitive edge in the age of AI.
The importance of cultural context and nuance in applying western ideals or practices to parenting in Asia.
Why it is important to practice emotional regulation and empathy with your kids.
Dr. Madhumitha’s advice is both practical and deeply human: Come back to your child, not the algorithm.
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