Podcast Episodes

Why Your Middle Schooler Doesn’t Need a Smartphone for Christmas (#220)

The holidays are here, and many parents are contemplating whether to gift their middle schoolers a smartphone. In this episode, Melanie and Amy, who …

1 year, 8 months ago

Australia Raises Social Media Age to 16: A Conversation with Dany Elachi (#219)

In this episode, co-host Mandee Hamann is joined by Dany Elachi, co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance, to discuss Australia’s historic move to raise t…

1 year, 8 months ago

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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago