Responsible Digital Interaction - Deniedra Fontenette

<p>In this episode, we welcome Deniedra Fontenette M.S., CCC-SLP to the show to talk about responsible digital interaction for children. We discuss the impact of screens on a child’s development, the importance of boredom, social media, and more!</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>EPISODE SPONSOR</strong> – AMN PASSPORT</p><p>Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at <a href="https://www.amnpassport.com/">https://www.amnpassport.com</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><ul><li>(0:00) Introduction</li><li>(1:30) Dee’s Background</li><li>(14:46) Disciplining Children & Screens</li><li>(26:20) The Importance of Boredom</li><li>(30:17) Typical Client Population</li><li>(34:50) Unplug to Connect Program</li><li>(49:32) Algorithms & Screen Limits</li><li>(54:07) What Parents Should Know About Social Media</li><li>(59:20) Resources</li></ul><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p>Deniedra is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with communication disorders. She has worked in private practice, school, home health, and rehabilitation settings.</p><p>She helps busy, concerned, ambitious parents who are overwhelmed with parenting in the digital age fight through the distraction and the noise of their days and teaches them to set digital boundaries for greater connection with their children.</p><ul><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritspeechconsulting</li><li>YouTube: https://youtube.com/@spiritspeechconsulting</li><li>Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/in