Decode, Don’t Control: Rethinking Your Child’s Relationship with Screens
Is your instinct to control your child’s use of screen?
Think again!
If you lean into controlling, the message passed on is that the child has to connect to the bad within themselves and the world, and protect themselves.
You absolutely want your child to be aware and protect themselves but having them lean on the bad is an approach based on fear. We already have too much fear.
Let’s help them connect with themselves: the beauty of what they value and who they are and the danger of leaning into this in an unaware way, as it creates addictions.
Let’s take a creative child, they will be stimulated by screens, as it will germinate many ideas in their mind and they will love it, they will feel alive looking at screens. So in one way, it will foster new ideas, creativity for them.
But if the moment they are bored, they lean to screens, now screens have been used to avoid boredom and they have robbed themselves the opportunity to examine their relationship to boredom and find a way to transform it without relying on outside stimulation.
As a parent, if you only control their screen time or make them aware of how addictive screens are you have robbed your child from the opportunity to understand what happens within them and how they operate internally.
Imagine how more powerful it would be if you show your child how you see the creative impact of screens on them but you also see how now they have lean into that creative impact to avoid boredom and therefore the question arises: how will they deal with boredom the next time screens are not available?
You make they aware of their tendency to lean into creativity and their tendency to rob themselves from the opportunity to overcome boredom without screens. The moment they value creativity, they will dislike lack of it and therefore they will dislike boredom and will avoid it instead of transform it.
This pattern is knowledge they need as it will show up in many areas in their life
So instead of teaching your child control, teach them self awareness on who they are and their patterns in life so they learn to recognize them fast and deal with them at an early age. That is the best way to prepare them for a successful happy life!
Empower them, do not control them!
This is the power of my Inner message Approach®!
Let’s decode our children’s relationship to screens so that we help them move forward empowered and more connect to who they are and their patterns in life.
Let’s equip them with the knowledge they need about themselves to fast track their inner growth and reach higher grounds:)
Let’s decode and not control.
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Author:
Yasmine Saad, Ph.D.
Hello! I’m Dr. Yasmine Saad, an award-winning psychologist based in New York City and a two-time international best-selling author. You might know me as “The Wise Psychologist,” a title given to me by my clients for my work. I’m honored to have been recognized by Forbes alongside inspirational figures like Tony Robbins.
My work is centered around my Inner Message Approach®, a transformative method I developed to help individuals decode their thoughts and emotions. This approach is designed to empower people to overcome negative patterns and unlock their true potential. USA Today has called me a “visionary,” highlighting how I’m redefining our understanding of the human mind by combining deep wisdom with revolutionary techniques.
As the founder of Madison Park Psychological Services, I lead a team of exceptional psychologists, representing the top 5% in our field. We specialize in providing holistic care to our diverse clientele, integrating ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western therapeutic techniques. Through my Inner Message Approach®, my team and I have successfully guided countless adults, couples, and children toward wellness in a remarkably short time.
In addition to my clinical practice, I’m an internationally acclaimed speaker, often sharing the stage with icons like Deepak Chopra, Dr. Shefali, Les Brown, and many others. I’m passionate about educating the public on the Inner Message Approach®, and my insights have been featured in over 100 media outlets, including ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, and Fox.
This exposure has solidified my reputation as a leading authority in psychology and personal development. I’m proud to have my expertise recognized both nationally and internationally, not only as a seasoned practitioner but also as an educator in this fascinating and ever-evolving field.
Yasmine Saad, Ph.D.
Hello! I’m Dr. Yasmine Saad, an award-winning psychologist based in New York City and a two-time international best-selling author. You might know me as “The Wise Psychologist,” a title given to me by my clients for my work. I’m honored to have been recognized by Forbes alongside inspirational figures like Tony Robbins.
My work is centered around my Inner Message Approach®, a transformative method I developed to help individuals decode their thoughts and emotions. This approach is designed to empower people to overcome negative patterns and unlock their true potential. USA Today has called me a “visionary,” highlighting how I’m redefining our understanding of the human mind by combining deep wisdom with revolutionary techniques.
As the founder of Madison Park Psychological Services, I lead a team of exceptional psychologists, representing the top 5% in our field. We specialize in providing holistic care to our diverse clientele, integrating ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western therapeutic techniques. Through my Inner Message Approach®, my team and I have successfully guided countless adults, couples, and children toward wellness in a remarkably short time.
In addition to my clinical practice, I’m an internationally acclaimed speaker, often sharing the stage with icons like Deepak Chopra, Dr. Shefali, Les Brown, and many others. I’m passionate about educating the public on the Inner Message Approach®, and my insights have been featured in over 100 media outlets, including ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, and Fox.
This exposure has solidified my reputation as a leading authority in psychology and personal development. I’m proud to have my expertise recognized both nationally and internationally, not only as a seasoned practitioner but also as an educator in this fascinating and ever-evolving field.
