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ENCORE: Walker's Story: Social Media and Teen Sextortion with Brian Montgomery (#166)
This episode deals with mature topics (suicide, cyberbullying, sextortion). Listener discretion is advised.
In this powerful and deeply moving episode…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Your Child Can’t Put the Phone Down & the Power of Persuasive Design with Dr. Richard Freed (#234)
Why do smart, caring kids get stuck in harmful digital habits—and why do even the best parenting strategies sometimes fall flat? In this compelling c…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
“He Was a Good Kid”: The Truth Behind the Netflix Show "Adolescence" (#233)
In this deeply personal and sobering episode, Melanie Hempe and Mandee Hamann unpack the haunting Netflix film Adolescence, a raw portrayal of the mo…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Introducing the "Kids’ Brains & Screens Home Edition" (#232)
Big news! In this episode, Melanie Hempe and Mandee Hamann share an exciting announcement—Kids’ Brains & Screens now has a Home Edition! After the in…
1 year ago
From 16,000 Videos to Real Life: Colin’s Screen Detox Story (#231)
In this powerful episode, Mandee Hamann sits down with Andrea, ScreenStrong Ambassador, and her 8th-grade son, Colin, to share their eye-opening jour…
1 year ago
ENCORE: The Broader Effects of Tech and How to Reconnect Your Kids with Tom Kersting (#49)
In this episode, Melanie speaks with author and therapist Tom Kersting, diving into the profound impact of technology on children’s social and emotio…
1 year ago
Get There Before The Trafficker: A Wake-Up Call for Parents with Aleda Renter (#230)
In this eye-opening episode, host Mandee Hamann sits down with Aleda Renter from Protect Me Project to discuss the alarming connection between screen…
1 year ago
A Psychiatrist's Tips on How to Detox Your Child’s Brain from Screens (#229)
In this episode, Melanie welcomes back Dr. Victoria Dunckley, an integrative psychiatrist and author of Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four-Week Plan to…
1 year, 1 month ago
How Screens Hurt Kids’ Brains: A Conversation with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, MD (#228)
In this episode, Melanie welcomes Dr. Victoria Dunckley, an integrative psychiatrist and author of Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End …
1 year, 1 month ago
A Psychiatrist's Perspective: Why Parents Are Right to Be Concerned About Social Media with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#227)
Melanie Hempe welcomes Dr. Stacey to discuss the recent pushback against phone-free school initiatives and social media regulations. A recent Wall St…
1 year, 1 month ago