S18 Ep1: JONATHAN HAIDT: Parenting in a digital world: tackling screen time and social media

**Sensitive content warning: This conversation explores some very serious themes, including self-harm, depression and sexual references. Please take care while listening We’re back for a brand new series of The Netmums Podcast! Meet your new parent hosts, TV presenter and JLS singer, JB Gill, and Netmums Editorial Director Louise Burke. JB and Louise are kicking off Series 18 with one of the hotly debated parenting topics right now: the issue of children’s screen time and the social media ban. How can we as parents tackle screen time and online use while raising a happy family? We’re joined by renowned social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt, who helps us explore the impact of smartphones on childhood, the difficult conversations parents face with their kids around social media use, and practical strategies for resetting family digital habits. In this episode of our podcast made by parents for parents: - The challenges of managing screen time in busy family lives – ‘bad’ screentime versus ‘good’ screentime - Insights into the effects of social media on children’s mental health - Practical tips for creating a balanced digital environment at home - The importance of play and outdoor activities in childhood development - Real-life stories from parents navigating these issues This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for support when it comes to parenting your child online. It also provides you with expert insight if you’re looking to gain a better understanding of the current digital landscape such as the impact of social media and its effect on children today. The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price is out now at all good booksellers. Read more expert help on Netmums.com and join the conversation on socials @Netmums . We also want to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas! So please share them with us at thenetmumspodcast@netmums.com and we can bring you into the conversations that matter on The Netmums Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Netmums: backed by experts, trusted by parents. Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

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S18 Ep1: JONATHAN HAIDT: Parenting in a digital world: tackling screen time and social media is an episode from Sweat, Snot & Tears.

This episode is 60:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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