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Dad of 6 Shares Advice for Removing Screens with Michael Rainer (#218)
In this powerful episode, Melanie Hempe sits down with Michael Rainer, a father of six, to discuss his inspiring journey of transforming his family's…
1 year, 4 months ago
Encore: The Endless Non-Tech Gift Ideas with Evan Hempe (#130)
For this special holiday ENCORE episode, Melanie is joined by her son Evan to discuss practical holiday gift ideas—and encourage people to skip smart…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Give Real Toys During the Holiday Season with Liz Breen (#217)
Every year, we talk about Christmas gifts, but this year we're getting ahead of the game with a plan for a Screen-Free Christmas.
In this episode, Mel…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Gift of Community: A Great New Book for Young Kids with Beth Wilson (#216)
In this heartwarming episode, host Melanie Hempe sits down with children’s book author Beth Wilson to discuss her beautifully crafted book, Togethern…
1 year, 4 months ago
From World Records to Screen Limits: Thriving Beyond Tech with Rob McLeod (#215)
Join Mandee Hamann and special guest Rob McLeod—known as Frisbee Rob—for an inspiring episode of the ScreenStrong Families Podcast, one you can liste…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Teachers and Parents Can Support Phone-Free Schools with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#214)
In this episode, Melanie and Dr. Stacey explore how teachers and parents can collaborate to create a phone-free school environment. Teachers can supp…
1 year, 5 months ago
ScreenStrong Teens: 10 Reasons Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need a Smartphone—Part 2 (#213)
Are you considering a smartphone-free childhood for your teens? In a world where teens seem inseparable from their phones, it's refreshing to hear fr…
1 year, 5 months ago
Breaking Screen Addiction: A Teen’s Perspective on Setting Boundaries (#212)
In this episode, host Melanie Hempe is joined by her son, Andrew, who shares his personal insights on screen habits and addiction. Together, they dis…
1 year, 5 months ago
Understanding Dopamine in Developing Brains with Dr. Anna Lembke (#211)
In this episode, host Melanie Hempe sits down with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Anna Lembke, to dive deep into the science behind screen addiction an…
1 year, 5 months ago
Your Teen WILL Have Friends Without A Smartphone. Just Ask My Homecoming Queen. (#210)
In this episode of the ScreenStrong Families podcast, host Melanie Hempe sits down with Jennifer, a mother who chose a unique approach to parenting i…
1 year, 6 months ago