258 Episodes

  1. It All Started With An iPad—Sarah's Story (#56)

    Published: 23/06/2021

  2. Virtual Autism & Screens with Dr. Andrew Doan (#54)

    Published: 16/06/2021

  3. The Power of Sharing Your Story with Jenny Hoey (#53)

    Published: 10/06/2021

  4. Achieving the Good Life: Going Game-Free with James Good, Former Gamer (#52)

    Published: 4/06/2021

  5. LIVE "Disconnected" Discussion with Tom Kersting (#51)

    Published: 28/05/2021

  6. Preventing Porn Exposure with Barb Winters (#50)

    Published: 26/05/2021

  7. The Broader Effects of Tech and How to Reconnect Your Kids with Tom Kersting (#49)

    Published: 21/05/2021

  8. Loving Your Kids Louder with Nate Webb, Bullies Be Gone (#48)

    Published: 14/05/2021

  9. Creating Screen-Free Memories & Traditions with Mary Mulliken (#47)

    Published: 11/05/2021

  10. Child Exploitation and Screens with Opal Singleton (#46)

    Published: 7/05/2021

  11. The Impact of Electronic Devices on Kids' Brains with Tom Kersting (#45)

    Published: 4/05/2021

  12. LIVE "Reset Your Child's Brain" Discussion (#44)

    Published: 30/04/2021

  13. How Screens Contribute to Developmental Delays with Melissa Porcaro (#43)

    Published: 27/04/2021

  14. Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 (#42)

    Published: 20/04/2021

  15. Why There Is No Safe Smartphone with Anne Marie McDonald (#41)

    Published: 16/04/2021

  16. How to Protect Your Kids From Viewing Pornography by Smith Alley (#40)

    Published: 13/04/2021

  17. Teen Suicide Ideation and Social Media with Tessa Stuckey (#39)

    Published: 9/04/2021

  18. Helping Your Children Avoid Screen Addiction with Tracy Markle (#38)

    Published: 6/04/2021

  19. Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37)

    Published: 2/04/2021

  20. LIVE "Playstation Nation" Discussion (#36)

    Published: 26/03/2021

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After her oldest son, Adam, dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, put her nursing degree and training from Emory University to good use and founded ScreenStrong. It’s her mission to create educational programs for kids and parents so no one will experience the pain of screen addiction. Her ability to simplify medical science and provide practical solutions for families has allowed her to share her passion and bold screen solutions nationally. ScreenStrong has won the hearts of many families who are preventing and reversing childhood screen conflicts and addiction.Host of the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Melanie has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, the documentary Screened Out, and various news and television outlets. Her ScreenStrong Kids’ Brains and Screens Courses are available for parents and students. Her four books include, “Kids’ Brains & Screens: A ScreenStrong Student Course,” “Will Your Gamer Survive College?” “Can Your Teen Survive—and Thrive—Without a Smartphone?” and “The ScreenStrong Solution: How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits.”

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