Today’s episode on the challenge of balancing technology or screen time for the kids in our lives I think is really relatable to so many of us. But, how is this related to the Global Grit Experience that's about nature and the outdoors? Well, when kids and teenagers would rather be looking at a screen inside than doing something outside, we’re losing that important connection to nature and the outdoors in our kids.

My guest today is FABULOUS to give us some info and tips (without shame) on how to help us with the ever changing technology pressure on our kids.

Erin Walsh is the co-founder of Minnesota-based Spark & Stitch Institute. Her work has been featured in publications like the Washington Post, Minnesota Public Radio, Psychology Today, and Parents.com and she co-authored the bestselling Tenth Anniversary Edition of Why Do They Act That Way? And, her latest book, It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence, is out now.

Erin is also a parent herself and she gets it. Navigating technology for the kids in our lives is hard. But, she's hear to help. Take a listen.

Erin also shared some resources with us below:

Book:

https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/books/erin-walsh-its-their-world/

First Device Guide:

https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/learn/free-resources/first-device-guide/

New Device Agreement:

https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/First-Device-Agreements.pdf

I'd Rather Inventory:

https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/Id-Rather-Inventory-2020.pdf