Discerning Parenting
Are there days you feel you’ve had it with the sleepless nights, the temper tantrums, the constant fatigue of trying to keep up with an active baby?
Does it feel like you’re always working so hard as a parent, trying to do everything for your kids and family, and yet it never feels enough?
We get it. You love your child more than anything, and yet parenting is also exhausting and challenging. Especially when you’re bombarded with criticism and pressure to be the perfect parent (which, spoiler alert, does not exist!).
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Discerning Parenting
095 - Screen Time Battles? Toddler-Friendly Transition Tips to Try with Dr. Paul Filomeno
Struggling with screen time battles? In this episode, Dr. Paul Filomeno, the first pediatrician in the Philippines locally trained in addiction and recovery medicine, shares why screens are so captivating for toddlers and how parents can transition their kids away from screens with fewer meltdowns. We discuss research-backed strategies, practical tips, and the importance of movement and alternative activities.
As a dad to a young child, Dr. Paul has a deep passion for pioneering studies on behavioral addictions in children and adolescents, including screen time and substance use. As the founder of Healthy Screens PH, he is committed to advancing research and practical strategies to address the growing concerns of both digital and substance-related addictions in the pediatric population. His work emphasizes the development of effective, culturally sensitive approaches to managing addiction issues in young people. He is also a certified Gaming and Gambling Addiction Specialist, having completed his certification at Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) in Malaysia. He currently serves as a consultant in Addiction and Recovery Medicine and Pediatrics at the Philippine General Hospital.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why screens are so addictive for toddlers
✔️ The science behind their resistance to stopping screen time
✔️ Practical strategies to transition toddlers away from screens smoothly
✔️ The importance of consistency and alternative activities
✔️ Why screen-free times like bedtime and meals are crucial
Resources Mentioned:
📌 Discerning Parenting Toolkit – Free download with a language activity guide for toddlers, tips on handling toddler tantrums, and more!
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🔗 Related Episodes:
- Get Kids Moving - even if you have limited space
- Effects of Screen Time; Understanding Screen Time Addiction - with Dr. Paul Filomeno
- Effects of Screen Time on Language and Development of Toddlers and Young Kids - with Dr. Angel Dy
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https://seriousmd.com/doc/paul-lawrence-filomeno
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