Bringing Back Screen Time Rules, Summer Movies

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Cars outside of drive-in movie theater
The opening scene of “Jaws” plays on the opening night of the Tribeca Drive-In, Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Complimentary access was offered to essential workers for the first night of the limited-engagement drive-in film series. Chris Pizzello/AP Photo

Many families loosened screen-time rules for their kids during the pandemic, but are now getting ready to reinstate them. We talk to a pediatrician and advocate for child wellness about the best way to go about the process. Then, we talk to a UW-Milwaukee film professor about what makes a classic summer movie.

Featured in this Show

  • The Challenge Of Reinstating Screen Time Limits For Kids

    Through the pandemic parents, teachers and students depended on technology for virtual learning. Now its summer and we discuss how to enforce screen time limits when it’s been essentially limitless for over a year.

  • What Makes A Great Summer Movie?

    We talk about what makes a classic summer movie or blockbuster hit and their history with a Wisconsin film professor. We also ask you to share what movies you consider to be summer classics.

Episode Credits

  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Dr. Natasha Burgert Guest
  • Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest

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