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    ScreenStrong Families

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    Listener Q&A: Answering Your Burning Questions (#197) Jun 12, 2024
    Show notes

    Today, we're diving into some of the most frequently asked questions from our amazing listeners. Our very own Amie Robillard, who manages all your emails and comments, joins Melanie to address your queries and provide insights straight from the field.

    We've been receiving a ton of questions, and we thought it was high time we dedicated an episode to answering them. So sit back, relax, and join us as we get to the heart of your questions. And remember, we’re planning to make this a regular feature, so keep those questions coming!

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    5 Screen Mistakes That Are Easy to Miss with Anneka Daniell (#196) Jun 05, 2024
    Show notes

    As summer approaches and routines shift, it's a perfect time to revisit some common screen time mistakes that parents might overlook, especially for homeschooling families navigating year-round challenges. In this episode, we highlight five critical yet easily missed mistakes related to children's screen use and provide practical tips to avoid them.

    • Mistake #1: Using Screen Time as a Reward
    • Mistake #2: Easy Access to Screens
    • Mistake #3: Misunderstanding Content and Time Spent
    • Mistake #4: Relying on Moderation for Addictive Screen Activities
    • Mistake #5: Missing Warning Signs

    Join us for this insightful discussion on how to manage screen time effectively and create a healthier, more balanced environment for your children. Tune in to learn more and empower your family with strategies that work!

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    Peer Influence or Peer Pressure? Exploring the Contagion of Mental Disorders Among Adolescent Peer Networks with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#195) May 29, 2024
    Show notes

    Join Dr. Stacey and Melanie as they discuss a new study that suggests mental disorders could potentially spread within adolescent peer groups. In this episode, they unravel findings from a study titled: Transmission of Mental Disorders in Adolescent Peer Networks, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry, which sheds light on the concerning implications for teen mental health.

    The study, which involved over 700,000 participants, reveals a dose-response association of transmission of mental disorders when students were in a class with a student who had a mental health disorder. The highest risk was observed in the first year of follow-up. Particularly noteworthy is the increased risk for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders, even after accounting for various influencing factors at the parental, school, and area levels.

    The study proposes a potential link between peer dynamics and the increasing teen mental health crisis. Could social media activity be exacerbating this phenomenon? Dr. Stacey and Melanie explore this question, offering insightful perspectives into the interaction between online interactions and mental well-being.

    Tune in as they navigate the complexities of peer influence versus peer pressure, providing valuable insights on how to support teens facing mental health challenges in today's digital age. Whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned individual, this podcast will educate you further on the relationship between adolescent peer networks and mental wellness. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this pressing issue and discover ScreenStrong strategies for navigating the adolescent digital maze.

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    Dear Teacher, My Child Will No Longer Bring a Smartphone to School with Becky Grant (#194) May 22, 2024
    Show notes

    In today’s show, Melanie is speaking with Becky Grant, a ScreenStrong parent and teacher, about the topic of smartphones in the classroom. They discuss getting your teacher and school administrators on board with your decision not to give your child a smartphone during the school day. They share tips for speaking with educators and ideas for a sample letter to send to your school before summer! Please refer to a copy of the letter they are speaking about in our Be ScreenStrong Substack this week. Also, you can find other sample letters for school situations on our School Policy Resources page on the ScreenStrong website.

    Other Resources: Kids’ Brains and Screens Curriculum

    Books: Screen Schooledby Joe Clement and Matt Miles

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    ENCORE: How Screens Are Changing the Social & Academic Culture for Students with Joe Clement (#64) May 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Today, Melanie is joined by Joe Clement, a teacher, parent of three, and co-author of Screen Schooled with Matt Miles. Joe is in his 28th year of teaching and brings a unique perspective as he has witnessed the change technology has brought into both the classroom and the home environment.

    Melanie and Joe discuss the mental health risk factors that are influenced by the toxic use of screens that result in loss of empathy, loss of awareness of facial/social cues, increased stress, and lack of development of essential interpersonal skills for our children. Joe shares how the social and academic culture within the school environment has been negatively influenced by the toxic use of screens resulting in increased distractibility, increased impulsivity to cheat, and decreased educational discussion in the classroom. Lastly, Joe provides encouragement and tips to parents and educators to improve the balance in their use of technology in the home and the classroom.

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    What Are the Benefits to a Screen Detox? with Dr. Victoria Dunckley (#193) May 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Join Melanie Hempe and Dr. Victoria Dunckley, author of Reset Your Child's Brain, as they delve into the pervasive issue of Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS) and its impact on children's health and well-being. From sleep disturbances to mood swings, ESS encompasses a range of symptoms triggered by excessive screen time, affecting millions of kids worldwide.
    Drawing from her extensive research and clinical experience, Dr. Dunckley sheds light on the neurological effects of screen exposure. Discover the surprising medical benefits of a screen detox and the transformative outcomes it can bring to children's lives.
    This episode isn't just about highlighting the problem; it's also about providing actionable solutions. Learn about proven strategies for a successful screen detox and practical tips for parents navigating this digital age with their children.
    Join our free Connect forum and embark on the 30-Day Challenge Screen Detox for kids & teens. Take the first step towards reclaiming your child's health and happiness in a screen-saturated world.

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    How to Choose a Basic Phone for My Teen with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#192) May 01, 2024
    Show notes

    Welcome back, ScreenStrong family! Today, we're diving into a crucial topic with the incredible Dr. Adriana Stacey: how to choose the perfect phone for your kids. Parents worldwide are facing the daunting task of selecting the right phone for their children. With so many options available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But before we make a choice, let's pause and ask ourselves: Why does our child need a phone in the first place?
    Understanding the purpose behind giving your child a phone is key. Is it for safety, communication, or simply convenience? Let's be honest—it's often more about parental peace of mind than the child's actual needs.

    As we delve into the world of technology, we encounter both risks and benefits. While phones offer connectivity and convenience, they also pose risks like exposure to inappropriate content and excessive screen time. Are the benefits worth the potential pitfalls?

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    Tips on How to Create a ScreenStrong Classroom with Dory Suttmiller (#191) Apr 24, 2024
    Show notes

    Join Mandee Hamann as she chats with Dory Suttmiller, an experienced educator and ScreenStrong Ambassador, about the changing role of technology in classrooms. Dory shares insights into fostering better student-teacher interactions and offers practical tips for creating a healthy learning environment amidst digital distractions.
    Whether you're a teacher or a parent, this episode provides valuable advice for navigating technology's impact on education. Tune in to learn how Dory was able to establish a ScreenStrong Classroom and improve the learning environment for her students.

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    Summer Strategies: Keeping Middle Schoolers ScreenStrong This Summer (#190) Apr 10, 2024
    Show notes

    Do you want to prevent your middle Schooler from becoming dependent on screen time this summer? Join Melanie as she offers practical strategies to Emily, a ScreenStrong Ambassador and concerned middle school mom, to keep tweens engaged and social without resorting to video games or social media.
    Get inspired and discover how to make this summer a ScreenStrong success for your family!

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

    ENCORE: TikTok: It’s All In The Algorithm with Dr. Leonard Sax (#102) Apr 03, 2024
    Show notes

    Melanie is joined once again by Dr. Leonard Sax, an American psychologist and a practicing family physician. Dr. Sax has spoken on child and adolescent development issues in schools and communities worldwide since 2001. He is the author of numerous books and publications, including The Collapse of Parenting, one of ScreenStrong’s most recommended books.
    Did you know that TikTok is the #1 most visited website in the U.S. and Worldwide today? One billion TikTok videos are viewed daily, and its popularity has spread with astonishing speed, affecting all that engage with it. Melanie and Dr. Sax take a deep dive to deconstruct TikTok’s algorithm and its harmful impact and suggestibility on young people. From social pressure to self-harm, Dr. Sax expands on the dark side of social media’s influence on our children’s development. He also dives into the parental trap of “just wanting to make our children happy” and how we need to shift and strengthen our parenting intentions to help our children fulfill their potential.
    This is an episode that you may want to use to start a small discussion group among a few friends to encourage and cultivate support in your parenting journey.

    Support the show

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!

    • Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!
    • Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!
    • Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.
    • Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!

    ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations

    • Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)

    Production Team:

    • Host: Melanie Hempe
    • Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

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