How much is screen time affecting your young athlete’s development?
In Episode 9 of the Parenting Athletes Podcast, Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu explore the relationship between screen time, youth sports, and athletic development—from social media and smartphones to gaming, YouTube, and TV.
They discuss how excessive screen time can compete with physical activity, sleep, recovery, relationships, and the habits young athletes need to reach their goals. They also explore how sports parents can set healthy technology boundaries without taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Topics discussed:
Screen time and athletic development
Sleep, rest, and recovery for young athletes
Social media and athlete confidence
Setting healthy screen time boundaries
Helping kids manage distractions and priorities
Modeling healthy technology habits as parents
