Emily is the Screen Time Consultant and Founder of Tech Intentional, where she helps parents, families, and schools who struggle with managing children’s screen time to develop healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.

Top 5 Insights from Emily Cherkin

• The Importance of Modeling Healthy Technology Habits for Children

• Prioritizing Family Values and Relationships Over Screen Time

• Simple Strategies for Reducing Tech-Related Sleep Disruption

• How to Foster Self-Awareness and Intentionality Around Digital Use

• Navigating the Balance Between Protecting Children and Teaching Digital Resilience

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Emily Cherkins: Helping Parents and Schools Navigate Tech Use

00:28 Why Tech Intentionality Matters: The Screen Time Consultant’s Mission

01:11 Toxic Screen Time vs. Positive Digital Connections

02:19 The Case for Delaying Smartphones & Challenges from Schools

03:37 Prepping Kids for a Digital World: Conversation and Values

04:43 Busy Parents? Start with Sleep for Digital Wellness

06:03 Modeling Healthy Tech Habits: Living Your Life Out Loud

07:44 Breaking Smartphone Addiction: Intentionality and Self-Monitoring

10:13 Relationships Before Screens: Building Resilient, Connected Kids

11:13 Services Offered: Coaching, Consulting, and Advocacy

12:18 Making Broader Impact: Speaking, Policy, and Activism

13:40 Nonpartisan Progress: Common Sense Screen Solutions

15:19 The Screen Time Solution: Judgment-Free Guide for Families

16:35 Parenting Tip: “I Forgot to Teach You” for Positive Tech Boundaries

17:58 Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Scary vs. Dangerous in a Digital Age

21:57 Parent Coaching Roadmap: Eight Sessions for Real Change

25:11 Bespoke Support: Custom Plans for Every Family

27:22 Where to Find Emily Cherkins: Online Resources and Social Media

Emily Cherkins

Screen Time Consultant & Founder, Tech Intentional

https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin/

https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/

Dr. Johann D'SouzaClinical

Psychologist at Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

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