Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
Join hosts Jennifer Garcia Rosendo, Colleen Roahrig, and Sue Kansteiner as they sit down with leading organizations dedicated to supporting families during the critical early years. Whether you’re searching for Colorado-specific resources or national programs, this podcast is your go-to guide for trusted information.
Each episode delivers expert advice, practical tips, and actionable tools to help parents and caregivers navigate challenges like early childhood education, nutrition, health and wellness, and social-emotional development. Our guests share proven strategies and programs designed to give your child the strongest start in life.
Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
126 Screen Time Struggles? A Mental Health Expert Breaks It Down
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Are screens stealing your child’s attention? In this eye‑opening episode, mental health therapist Elizabeth Clark, who works directly with students and families in Mesa County’s SD51, breaks down the real impacts of excessive technology use on kids’ behavior, learning, and emotional health.
Elizabeth shares the most common tech‑related issues she sees in schools today, why kids struggle to unplug, and the signs families should watch for. You’ll also learn practical, realistic strategies to set healthy boundaries, reduce screen time battles, and help kids build a healthier relationship with technology.
If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator navigating the digital world with children, this episode gives you the tools and insight you need to feel more confident and in control.
