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CAYL Catalyst Ep #46
Empowering Tech-Savvy Kids to Thrive

Recorded on March 6, 2025

In today’s digital age, children are more tech-savvy than ever—but are they using technology in ways that truly benefit their growth? With a growing gap between expert recommendations and kids’ actual use of tech, how can we, as leaders, guide them toward success?

In this thought-provoking webinar, we’ll explore how to empower kids to thrive in the digital world. Discover strategies for fostering positive tech habits, balancing screen time, and nurturing critical skills that will help them excel.

Featuring:

Ronah Harris, Ed.D.
Visionary learning scientist and entrepreneur, Play Pattern LLC

Christine Snyder
Director of Child and Family Care at the University of Michigan

Norma Schwartz
Director of Educator and Family Partnerships at Waterford.org, President of FLAEYC

Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute

Featured Resources

Changing the Game for Generation Alpha: Teaching and Raising Young Children in the 21st Century by Valora Washington, Ph.D. (Redleaf Press)

CAYL Catalyst, Ep 3. Young Children & Tech: Forces at Play

Managing Screen Time Without the Battles: A Balanced Approach for Parents

Common Sense Media

Waterford.org

Play Pattern, LLC

Scholar Spotlight: Dan Anderson Channels His Research on Children’s Media Consumption to Help Parents

Family Online Safety Institute

American Academy of Pediatrics Screen Time Guidelines

Joan Ganz Cooney Center

How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

The effects of screen time on children: The latest research parents should know

The ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Using Tablets as Digital Pacifiers