Is Your Child Addicted to Screens? Or Is the Screen Solving a Problem? | Growing Minds Ep. 2

Is your child spending too much time on screens? Is it really an addiction—or could the screen be meeting a need you haven't noticed? In this episode of Growing Minds, we look beyond screen time and explore the psychology behind a child's behaviour. Two children may spend four hours a day on a device, but their reasons may be completely different. For one child, the screen may provide connection. For another, achievement, friendship, comfort, curiosity—or an escape. Instead of asking only, “How do I reduce screen time?”, we explore a more useful question: “What might my child be reaching for emotionally?” In this episode, we look at: Why the same screen behaviour can have different meanings The emotional needs that screens can sometimes fulfil Why removing the screen may not solve the underlying problem The role of parents' own screen habits Why meaningful connection matters Practical ways to create richer experiences for children 🌱 Growing Minds Challenge Spend 20 uninterrupted minutes with your child doing something they choose—without phones, television or distractions. Don't turn it into a lesson. Just observe what happens. Growing Minds is an ongoing learning space from ATMANAM for parents and teachers who want to understand the child behind the behaviour. Subscribe for more practical insights on child behaviour, parenting and emotional development. ATMANAM – Centre for Counselling, Psychotherapy & Skills Training