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 and depression tied to social media, and screen addiction itself. His point: not ... Show More
Oct 14
"No Smartphone, No Regrets!": A Mom’s 10-Year Journey with Jodie Watson (#270)
What does it look like to raise ScreenStrong kids for 10 years—and stick with it all the way through high school?In this episode, Melanie reconnects with Jodie, a mom who attended a ScreenStrong workshop a decade ago and has been putting these principles into practice ever since. ... Show More
35m 47s
May 2023
Ep. 124 | Beating Summer Boredom with Sonya Shafer
Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as ... Show More
28m 44s
Aug 2024
How to Turn "I'm Bored" into a Learning Moment
Ever feel the panic rise when your child declares, "I'm bored!" How is your summer going? Is your little one at a loss for what to do? Do you rush to fix it or let them find their own way?Today, I want to discuss the phrase "I'm bored!" As parents, we often feel the need to const ... Show More
10m 41s
