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Oct 2024
38m 25s

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

Melanie Hempe, BSN
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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
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