{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656500f9f1e94c0012d926f9/694977063aa794d3c6ffd1e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"And a Tech-Smart New Year","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656500f9f1e94c0012d926f9/1766421791117-11a6810c-fbbc-48f6-ac76-cb63cea4209b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the first weeks of the New Year, how can you leverage family time to help you beat the post-holiday blues and stay connected to each other, without retreating to individual screens? We're talking with special guest Betsy Bozdech, Editorial Director of Common Sense Media, about celebrating a tech-smart New Year with family film recommendations, cautions about AI, and guidelines parents need to know. Make sure to listen for our 2026 Dinner and a Movie ideas, age-by-age breakdowns, and the latest research to help you stay one step ahead of the algorithms this year.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Go to 2:58 for Dr. Anne Fishel's guidance for families on setting strong tech boundaries</li><li>Go to 10:40 for Betsy's favorite family film recommendations</li><li>Go to 13:29 for a conversation about choosing the first media experience for young children</li><li>Go to 16:48 for ideas on making your family viewing experience more interactive</li><li>Go to 24:45 for a discussion about the rise of AI and what parents need to know</li><li>Go to 32:00 for food, fun, and conversation inspiration you can use at your table tonight</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-movies-of-the-year-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Common Sense Media's Best Movies of 2025</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/search/tag/common-sense-selections-31822/sort/date-desc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Common Sense Selection Titles</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/first-movies-for-kids\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">First Movies for Kids: Common Sense Recommendations</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/nintendo-switch-games-for-family-fun\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo Switch Games for Family Fun</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-can-i-help-my-kids-develop-good-screen-time-habits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Common Sense's Guide to Teaching Kids Good Screen Time Habits</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/technology-at-the-table/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Family Dinner Project's Technology at the Table Guide</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/tag/dinner-and-a-movie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Family Dinner Project + Common Sense Media Dinner and a Movie Experiences</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Bri DeRosa"}