Nobody likes to talk about screen time. But we live in the Digital Age, and it's time to start supporting families of young children in creating mindful screen time habits at home. One thing that all children with developing brains and bodies need is VARIED EXPERIENCES! Screen time should be just one of many experiences young children have access to each day ... Show More
Nov 2025
Episode 85: Autism and Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide
<p>For many Autistic children, big family gatherings can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and absolutely exhausting. But with the right supports, these gatherings can feel more like a celebration and less like a survival mission. </p>
30m 53s
Oct 2024
Breaking Screen Addiction: A Teen’s Perspective on Setting Boundaries (#212)
<p>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 o ... Show More
38m 25s
Sep 2025
2717: [Part 1] How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen; and Listen When Your Kids Talk by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2717: Kristena Eden explores how shifting our focus from control to connection can transform the way children respond to us ... Show More
9m 2s
Jan 2025
Don’t Spend All Your Time on a Screen
So many voices online are competing for our kids' attention. To illustrate that point, John and Danny share about times their kids heard views on the internet they didn't agree with. Plus, Jim Daly and David Murrow bring up why it matters for us to focus on Jesus, when the screen ... Show More
11m 17s
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
May 2022
The misconceptions about playtime and child development
In today’s episode I’m talking to Susie Allison, the woman behind Busy Toddler. As a former teacher and mom of 3 kids, she is an advocate for early childhood education and made it her mission to bring hands-on learning and play back to childhood, support others in their parenting ... Show More
46m 19s