In this episode, host Melanie Hempe is joined by her son, Andrew, who shares his personal insights on screen habits and addiction. Together, they dispel the myth that setting boundaries around screen time leads to rebellion. Instead, Andrew explains how boundaries are an act of love that helps kids thrive. They focus on three main ideas: Boundaries = Love: K ... Show More
Nov 19
The Best Phone for Kids: The Answer Every Parent Is Searching For (#250)
<p><b>What </b><b><em>is</em></b><b> the best phone for kids?</b><br/> It’s the question parents everywhere are asking—and today, we’re finally going to answer it.</p><p>In this episode, Melanie is joined by special guest and fellow mom, Hayley, who recently went on the journey o ... Show More
55m 50s
Oct 31
Life Skills, Not Screen Skills with Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food (#248)
<p>In today’s episode, <em>ScreenStrong</em> Ambassador Liaison and host <b>Mandee Hamann</b> welcomes <b>Katie Kimball</b>, founder of <a href='https://kidscookrealfood.com/'>Kids Cook Real Food</a><br/> and two-time TEDx speaker, for an inspiring conversation about helping kids ... Show More
45m 49s
May 2025
The Follow-Up: How Phones and Social Media Impact Kids
In this insightful follow-up episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Bill Brady—CEO of Troomi Wireless and a father of five—for a powerful conversation about the realities of kids and phones. They discuss the benefits of tech, the very real risks of social media, and how parents can intro ... Show More
14m 59s
Dec 2024
Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this conversation, Cindy Hovington chats with Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology an ... Show More
50m 3s
Sep 2024
Supporting Your Teen Through Life's Challenges
<p><span>In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the struggles teens often face, including issues like drugs, addiction and pornography. Mark emphasizes the importance of parents being proactive, understanding that teens are likely to encounter these challeng ... Show More
17m 11s
Jun 2025
Boom Shaka WOW: Learning Safe Online Habits for Kids
🎥 Boom Shaka WOW! Elliot gets caught up in an online challenge—but things don’t go as planned. 🍇😬In this fun and thoughtful episode of the Lingokids Podcast, the friends learn how to enjoy videos safely, think for themselves, and make smart choices online.🎧 Perfect for kids l ... Show More
9m 10s