The Phone Gremlin

Full Episode description

What happens when it’s time to finish up screen time and switch to something new? Does it ever turn you into a scaly little monster? Scotty and Doctor Apocalypso are about to find out! When Doc’s dad turns into a naughty gremlin, it takes a lot of weird ideas (and some awesome tunes!) to get him to take a deep breath and put down the phone.

This week, Doctor Apocalypso’s dad has so much trouble putting his phone down that he turns into a gremlin! Scotty and Doctor Apocalypso explore coming up with many ideas and choosing the most practical one to solve a problem. They practice saying, “Pause, breathe, finish up” when it’s time to finish an activity or put down a device.

Think with your child about a problem they might encounter. List lots of ideas to solve the problem – the sillier the better! Then discuss which idea makes the most sense to each of you.

Practice saying, “Pause, breathe, finish up” together in kooky voices. Then, practice finishing up an activity, putting down a device, or leaving a place like school or the playground. Your child can also role-play as the adult, asking you to pause, breathe, and finish up what you’re doing.

This episode was produced in partnership with Common Sense Media and their easy-to-use digital literacy curriculum. Click here to check it out!

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