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Ep 55 Reducing Screen Time: 6 Creative Alternatives and Practical Strategies

Episode Description

In this final episode of Blooming Curious for 2024, inspired by ‘The Anxious Generation’ Edwina discusses the negative effects of excessive screen time on children’s emotional and mental health and provides practical strategies for parents and educators to promote healthier alternatives. Edwina encourages parents and teachers to start small and be intentional in fostering connections and creativity, after all it’s we the adults who hold the power to change.

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Interview with nature-inspired educator April Zajko

Interview with nature pedagogist Dr Claire Warden

Interview with Victoria Hackett of Outdoor Classrooms

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