Feeling unsure about parenting in the age of screens? Wondering how to manage screen time battles, choose appropriate apps and games for kids, or decide when to introduce screens to your child? If so, this episode is for you.
To tackle this subject today on Yoga | Birth | Babies I have Ash Brandin, EdS. Ash is a public school educator of 14 years and the creator behind the educational Instagram account @TheGamerEducator. Since 2021, Ash has helped thousands of families make screen time work for everyone.
Tune in as Ash shares realistic strategies for managing screen time, explores the three key tenets of their work, and breaks down what caregivers really need to know about video games and kids. Enjoy this insightful and empowering conversation.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Ash and what led to their interest in video games and the impact of screens and technology
- The 3 tenets that shape Ash’s work- what they are and how they work
- Realistic strategies for when screen time is causing an issue
- Ash’s opinion on what the root causes are behind technology reliance
- How parents can avoid screen time battles
- When it’s appropriate to introduce screens and how Ash suggests we use them
- The effects of video games on kids
- How parents can be a smart consumer of apps and games for their kids
- One final tip or piece of advice Ash would like to offer new and expectant parents
- About Ash’s new book and where you can find their work
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About Ash:
Ash Brandin, EdS has been a public school educator for 14 years. In that time they found innovative ways of using student interests- including video games- to increase engagement and make learning more fun and effective. Since February 2021, their Instagram page- @TheGamerEducator- has helped tens of thousands of families make screen time beneficial for the whole family. Ash believes screens should be part of our lives, not the center of our lives, and helps caregivers navigate the world of tech using consistent, loving boundaries. Their first book- “Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family”, available August 26, 2025, is an in-depth guide for caregivers looking to better understand video games and screens, why kids love them, when to worry, and how to use that knowledge to create sustainable, mutually beneficial boundaries around screens. In their free time, Ash loves to hike, bake, play video games, and spend time with their family.
Connect with Ash:
Substack: Substack.com/thegamereducator
Instagram: @TheGamerEducator
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