Screens & Self-Regulation

In the face of our young children's big feelings and difficulty navigating transitions, many parents find themselves relying more heavily on screen time than they feel comfortable with. How can we recalibrate when we feel at the mercy of our children's (developmentally normal) whims and whines? Don't worry - it's never too late to turn things around! Check out this presentation for a positive discipline reboot!

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For additional reading:

• The Digital Village: Saving Our Children (And Ourselves) From the Perils of Screen Time

• Be Prepared! How to Make an Emotional First Aid Kit

• Navigating Tantrums: How to Help Little Kids With Big Feelings

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Rebekka Helford is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Santa Monica, California. With over a decade of experience working with parents and young children, Rebekka specializes in short-term intensive parenting consultation, using a variety of tools including home, office, and school visits to help families navigate developmental hiccups and get back on track. Virtual visits now available!

Click here to schedule an appointment or contact Rebekka with a question – who knows, she might even answer it in her next post!