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How School Screens Impact Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Richard Freed (#92)
Today, Melanie welcomes back Dr. Richard Freed, author of Wired Child and a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of t…
4 years ago
Debunking Screen Myths with Andrew & Evan Hempe (#91)
For today’s episode, Evan and Andrew Hempe respond to common questions from parents about toxic screen use, drawing from their own experiences growin…
4 years, 1 month ago
Questioning Smartphone Contracts (#90)
In this episode, Melanie tackles two of the most common issues concerning smartphones and your kids and teens: the age of 13 as the "appropriate age"…
4 years, 1 month ago
A Teacher’s Perspective with Teralea Moore (#89)
In today’s episode, Melanie welcomes her longtime friend, Teralea Moore, who is a mother and college math professor with 20+ years of teaching in the…
4 years, 1 month ago
Social Media’s Effect on Girls (#88)
Did you know that since 2007, suicide rates have doubled and that since 2010, rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide have increased more in girl…
4 years, 1 month ago
Mastering the Flip Phone: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Amy & Aubrey (#87)
Melanie is joined by longtime friend, Amy Eytchison, and her daughter, Aubrey. This lively group discusses growing up countercultural, having a flip …
4 years, 2 months ago
The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez (#86)
Melanie welcomes Officer David Gomez, a School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Gomez is the…
4 years, 2 months ago
Under the Radar: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Gretchen Heinen (#85)
In today’s episode, Mandee Hamann welcomes Gretchen Heinen, a mom of three, multi-entrepreneur, and creator of Dreams Over Screens, a 5-day challenge…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Five ScreenStrong Values (#84)
Happy New Year!
To kick off our fourth season, Melanie Hempe reviews her observations from the holiday season and gives helpful tips for parents who a…
4 years, 2 months ago
Yearly Wrap-Up: 2021 Highlights (#83)
Thank you all so much for listening and engaging with the podcast this year. Here are just a few highlights from our 2021 episodes and we look forwar…
4 years, 3 months ago