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Aug 2022
56m 49s

Does My Child Need a Smartphone for Scho...

Melanie Hempe, BSN
About this episode

How is it August already? In this episode, Melanie is joined by Olivia Kernekin—a member of our staff and ScreenStrong Ambassador—to discuss back-to-school tips regarding personal screens in the classroom and how to establish healthy habits to start the school year right.

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Production Team:

  • Host: Melanie Hempe
  • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin
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