Understanding the Digital Landscape – FOMO and Phones

Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends

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. Links for Lucy: https://icaw-cic.com/ https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/ https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/ 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 Playmates of All Ages: The HUGE Benefits for Your Child's Wellbeing - Sue Atkins The Parenting Coach Family Contract examples https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/family-mobile-phone-agreement/#:~:text=Parents%20and%20carers%20should%20go,potential%20consequences%20of%20their%20actions Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Cal Newport https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40672036-digital-minimalism Find “Pick Ups” on your phone iPhone https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphbfa595995/ios#:~:text=Any%20time%20after%20you%20turn,Go%20to%20Settings%20%3E%20Screen%20Time. Android https://www.android.com/intl/en_uk/digital-wellbeing/ Why Can't I Put My Phone Down: Digital Literacy made easy with Data Girl https://youtu.be/AioWs4icEVk 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