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ScreenStrong Teens: 10 Reasons Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need a Smartphone — Part 1 (#201)
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, 8 months ago
When Dads Play: The Influence of Parental Gaming on Kids with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#200)
In this episode, Melanie is joined by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, public speaker and author of "Assassination Generation," to tackle one of the biggest c…
1 year, 8 months ago
ENCORE: Go Game Free and Never Have Bored Kids Again! (#7)
Don’t let boredom rule this summer, and instead, have summer fun without the screens! Join this enlightening conversation with Mary Thorne and Melani…
1 year, 9 months ago
"Surgeon General Calls for Health Warnings on Social Media for Younger Users" with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#199)
In this episode, Melanie and Dr. Stacey dive into the recent article in the New York Times, "Surgeon General Calls for Health Warnings on Social Medi…
1 year, 9 months ago
ScreenStrong Teens: Smartphone-Free Childhoods (#198)
Join us for an insightful discussion led by teens who have experienced the benefits of a smartphone-free upbringing. In this episode, these inspiring…
1 year, 9 months ago
Listener Q&A: Answering Your Burning Questions (#197)
Today, we're diving into some of the most frequently asked questions from our amazing listeners. Our very own Amie Robillard, who manages all your em…
1 year, 9 months ago
5 Screen Mistakes That Are Easy to Miss with Anneka Daniell (#196)
As summer approaches and routines shift, it's a perfect time to revisit some common screen time mistakes that parents might overlook, especially for …
1 year, 10 months ago
Peer Influence or Peer Pressure? Exploring the Contagion of Mental Disorders Among Adolescent Peer Networks with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#195)
Join Dr. Stacey and Melanie as they discuss a new study that suggests mental disorders could potentially spread within adolescent peer groups. In thi…
1 year, 10 months ago
Dear Teacher, My Child Will No Longer Bring a Smartphone to School with Becky Grant (#194)
In today’s show, Melanie is speaking with Becky Grant, a ScreenStrong parent and teacher, about the topic of smartphones in the classroom. They discu…
1 year, 10 months ago
ENCORE: How Screens Are Changing the Social & Academic Culture for Students with Joe Clement (#64)
Today, Melanie is joined by Joe Clement, a teacher, parent of three, and co-author of Screen Schooled with Matt Miles. Joe is in his 28th year of tea…
1 year, 10 months ago