044 - Screen Time Addiction In Children with Dr. Paul Filomeno

Discerning Parenting

"It's a tricky ground, but if we dig deeper into the technical side of things, so what's happening in the brains of these little kids, of these screen-engrossed kids, we can actually find that their brains have their circuitry similar to what occurs in the brains of adults addicted to substances like nicotine, alcohol, and cocaine." -Dr. Paul Filomeno
In this episode, we'll unravel the mysteries behind screen time addiction in children—a topic that resonates with countless parents, educators, and caregivers globally.
As technology becomes an ever-present part of our lives, understanding its impact on our children is more crucial than ever. Dr. Filomeno brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to illuminate the effects of excessive screen time and provide practical insights to help navigate this intricate landscape.
Get ready to explore the nuances of digital usage, learn about warning signs, and discover effective strategies to strike a healthy balance in a world where screens are omnipresent.
About our guest:
Dr. Paul Lawrence Filomeno, or Dr. Paulfi for short, is a board-certified pediatrician with a Master of Public Health degree. He is currently in his final year of training in Addiction Medicine at the UP-PGH. Armed with the knowledge and skills both from pediatrics and addiction medicine, Dr. Paulfi is passionate about pediatric and behavioral addictions, especially screen and gaming addiction in children. He has shared his expertise in several symposia, most recently with the PPS-Southern Tagalog Chapter and the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health of Thailand. He completed his medical degree from the PLM-College of Medicine in 2013 and took up general pediatric training at the UP-PGH from 2015-2018. Aside from fellowship training, Dr. Paulfi spends most of his time with his family, especially as a hands-on dad to his 18-month-old daughter, Laureen.
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