Send us Fan Mail Why is it important (according to science) to minimize screen time in children under the age of 5 and what can we do to replace screen time? In this episode, Dr. Kennedy and I chat about screen time and brain development in young children and I talk to the mother of a 2 1/2-year-old who completely stopped all screen time for one week. For li ... Show More
Sep 15
What's the Difference Between Discipline and Punishment?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Georgianna Karamitos — a lawyer, educator, trauma-informed conflict resolution practitioner, and children's book author — to unpack the real difference between discipline and punishment. We dig into why repeating yourself doesn't w ... Show More
54m 9s
Sep 8
What if conflict were actually an invitation for intimacy?
Send us Fan MailHi Reflective Parents, Ever feel stuck arguing about the same thing over and over with your partner? In this episode, I break down a key concept from the Gottmans' book Fight Right: that perpetual conflict often hides a deeper "dream" underneath it, and naming tha ... Show More
22 m
Sep 2020
Screen Time for Your Baby and Toddler
How much screen time is too much screen time? It’s one of the most popular questions Heidi gets asked, especially over the last several months. This week, Heidi and Emma break down the truth about screen time for your baby and toddler, no guilt allowed! Heidi and Emma share their ... Show More
38m 48s
Oct 2023
Screen Time and Child Development: A Montessori Approach
<p><strong>Screen time can be tough to manage, especially with young kids. </strong>On the one hand, it can be a great way to keep them entertained and learning. On the other hand, too much screen time can have a negative impact on their development.
Today we're talking abou ... Show More
59m 20s
Apr 2019
Should You Worry About Screen Time and Your Kids?
Susan Linn, author, psychologist, and award-winning ventriloquist, sits down with Dr. Oz to discuss the effects of media on your child’s brain. From screen time to marketing, Linn breaks down everything you need to know about raising children in a multi-screen culture - and how t ... Show More
42m 11s
May 2025
Digital Heroin and the Battle for Our Children’s Brains with Dr. Kardaras, Episode#130
What are screens really doing to our kids’ brains—and what can we do about it? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, bestselling author of Glow Kids, to unpack the neurological, emotional, and social toll of growing up in a screen- ... Show More
43m 21s