Yesterday

I Didn’t Miss Out (Part 2): What I Gained Growing Up Without Screens with Andrew Hempe (#268)

In Part 1, Andrew Hempe explained what he gained from growing up without smartphones or video games. In Part 2, he answers the questions parents and teens ask him most.Andrew starts by admitting the obvious: he did miss out on some things—easy access to pornography, the anxiety a ... Show More

33m 56s

Sep 8

I Didn’t Miss Out (Part 1): What I Gained Growing Up Without Screens with Andrew Hempe (#267)

What if growing up without a smartphone or video games didn’t mean missing out—but actually meant gaining more?In this episode of the ScreenStrong Families Podcast, 22-year-old Andrew Hempe shares what it was really like to grow up without the addictive screens that are now consi ... Show More

31m 40s

Aug 26

Psychiatrist Answers: Should Schools Be Using Less Technology? with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#266)

How much technology should kids really be using at school? In this episode of the ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Melanie Hempe and Dr. Stacey explore the growing use of screens, Chromebooks, tablets, educational apps, and AI in schools—and ask the question every parent should be ... Show More

44m 54s

May 2022

Episode #165 - “Toxic Screen Time” Guest: Melanie Hempe

DR. MEG & GUEST MELANIE HEMPE (Part 1) Join Dr. Meg and Melanie Hempe BSN as they discuss the ultra-important topic of kids and screen-time. Melanie is the founder and president of ScreenStrong, an organization empowering parents to help their children gain the benefits of screen ... Show More

48m 38s

Apr 2025

Modeling Healthy Electronic Habits for Our Kids

I used to think that setting strict limits was the answer to my daughter's iPad obsession. But I learned a powerful lesson: I needed to change my own habits first. In this episode, I'm sharing my story and the importance of modeling healthy electronic habits. We'll discuss how to ... Show More

8m 21s

Sep 2023

Reducing Screen Time Battles

In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the ever-present challenge of electronics in our children's lives. As parents, we often find ourselves in a balancing act - how much screen time is too much? How do we create a healthy relationship between our kids and their devices ... Show More

15m 35s

Dec 2020

Taking Your Kids Back from Their Screens with Arlene Pellicane

<p>It has been extremely difficult during lockdown and virtual schooling to limit screen time for our kids. That is why we have Arlene Pellicane back on the show to talk about <em>Screen Kids</em>, the latest book she's co-written with Gary Chapman.</p> <p>Arlene Pellicane tells ... Show More

51m 49s

Mar 2021

How We Approach Screen Time - Episode 46

Screen time can be a hot button issue for many parents. This week, Nicole and Amy approach screen time from a Montessori perspective. We discuss some Montessori principles that influence our choices to limit screen time with our families. We share how much screen time we allow an ... Show More

1h 5m

May 2023

#340: How to Help Kids Navigate The World of Tech w/ Ash Brandin, EdS

Screens should be part of our lives, not the center of our lives, and Ash helps caregivers navigate the world of tech using consistent, loving boundaries. Through the Instagram account, TheGamerEducator, Ash has helped tens of thousands of families make screen time beneficial for ... Show More

34m 33s

Dec 2024

7 Ways to Win the Electronics Battle Without Punishment

Is your approach to restricting electronics actually fostering sneaky behavior in your child? What if instead of wrestling over electronics, we focused on fostering genuine moments of togetherness? In today’s episode, we venture into the intricate relationship our kids have with ... Show More

12m 19s

Oct 2025

How parents can be screen time role models

There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks with experts and offers practical tips so parents can set the tone f ... Show More

24m 59s

Apr 2020

Getting Your Child's Screen Time Under Control

<div>We're here today to talk about something that strikes a deep and unresolved fear into the heart of many a Montessori parent: screen time.</div> <div> </div> <div>How much screen time is "too much" is something only you as a parent can decide. What I am delving into toda ... Show More

42m 43s

Feb 2025

1196: "The Truth About Screen Time, Boundaries, and Real Connection with Camille Walker"

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35m 44s

Breaking Screen Addiction: A Teen’s Pers...