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DEEP DIVE: Emily Cherkin on Tech-Intentional Parenting

27 Jul 2026 · 47 min

This month, our "Deep Dive" is into some of our past episodes about screen time: the effects it has on our kids, how tech companies engineer their devices to be as addictive as possible, and how we can allow our kids to enjoy screens with supportive limits.

Is screen use a daily battle of wills in your house? Emily Cherkin, author of the new book "THE SCREENTIME SOLUTION: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family," explains how to model a healthy relationship with tech for our kids.

Emily Cherkin, MEd., consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and brings her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible.

Emily and Margaret discuss:

• What "tech-intentional" really means and how it's different from being screen-free • How to align screen use with family values • How to model tech intentionality with your kids

Here's where you can find Emily:

• http://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com • Instagram: @thescreentimeconsultant • Facebook: @thescreentimeconsultant • X: @ScreentimeLlc • Buy THE SCREENTIME SOLUTION: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9798886451122

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