Parenting in the Digital Age: How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

Are you wondering how much screen time is too much for your child? Feeling unsure about how to set limits—or even what “normal” looks like these days? You’re not alone. In today’s digital world, managing screen time for kids has become one of the most common and most challenging parenting concerns. With so much conflicting advice out there and technology evolving faster than ever, it’s hard to know what’s helpful, what’s harmful, and how to strike a healthy balance that works in your home.

Join child psychologists Dr. Jennifer Tininenko and Dr. Daniel O’Rourke for a one-time, live online workshop focused on understanding screen time for kids and how it affects kids’ mental health, development, and daily life.

This 2-hour session is designed specifically for parents who want research-based guidance and real-world strategies for to help manage and reduce screen time at home. Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teens, this session will help you feel more confident, more connected, and more in control.

What We’ll Cover:

  • The latest research on screen use and child mental health
  • The effects of screen time on children
  • Screen time recommendations from around the world
  • Do’s and don’ts for screen use
  • Limits that actually work
  • Software tools to help manage screens
  • Discussion, troubleshooting, and Q&A

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want to be more informed, this workshop will offer the support and practical tools you need.

Workshop Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31st
🕘 Time: 9:00–11:00 AM (PDT)
💻 Location: Online (link provided after registration)
💰 Cost: $50 per person
📞 How to Sign Up: Call 206-374-0109 or fill out the registration form to save your spot!

Instructors:

Dr. Jennifer Tininenko works with children, adolescents, and adults in the Child Anxiety Center and the Anxiety Center. She loves helping children, adolescents, and families achieve their personal goals. Her clients come to her with a wide range of obstacles interfering with what they want most in life and she works within an evidence-based framework, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to help them overcome those obstacles. Dr. Tininenko enjoys working with her clients in a collaborative way to approach their problems head on, regardless of the complexity.

Dr. O’Rourke works with children, adolescents, and families in both the Child Anxiety Center and Eating Disorders Center. He is a specialist in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety and related problems and is board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is also the Assistant Director of the Child Anxiety Center at EBTCS. Dr. O’Rourke has advanced training and specialization in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders in children and adolescents, as well as considerable prior training in the treatment of anxious youth across multiple clinical settings.

Is This Workshop Right for You?

Parenting in the digital age comes with a whole new set of questions and challenges. If you’ve ever felt unsure about screen use, you’re in the right place.

This workshop is for you if:

✔️ You’re unsure how much screen time is too much
✔️ You want practical, research-based guidance—not just opinions
✔️ You’ve struggled to set or enforce screen time limits
✔️ You’re concerned about how screens may be affecting your child’s mood, sleep, or social life
✔️ You want tools and tips that actually work in real-life parenting

Join us and gain practical, research-backed strategies to support your child’s well-being in the digital age. You’ll leave this session with a clearer understanding of the risks, the benefits, and the balance that’s right for your family.

Limited spots available! Call 206-374-0109 or register online today to secure your spot. Empower your parenting with knowledge and tools that make a real difference.