ScreenStrong Families
By Melanie Hempe, BSN
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Melanie Hempe, BSN, received her bachelors of Nursing from Emory University. Her mission is 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 and are thrilled to experience a newfound freedom in their lives.
Melanie hosts the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast. She has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, Screened Out (documentary film), and various news and television outlets.
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Summer Strategies: Keeping Middle Schoolers ScreenStrong This Summer (#190)
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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ENCORE: TikTok: It’s All In The Algorithm with Dr. Leonard Sax (#102)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Why Your Teen Is Anxious: Understanding Anxiety in the Smartphone Era with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#189)
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Unplugged Upbringing: Pornography Exposure Without Screens with Isaac Carroll (#188)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Navigating Kids’ Resistance to Screen Education with Becky Grant (#187)
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Is Big Tech Responsible for Our Kids' Mental Health? (#186)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Kids’ Brains and Screens: Revolutionizing Screen Education (#185)
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Tips for Detoxing Your Older Teen (#184)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Building Blocks: Setting Kids Up for Early Social Success with Marianne Carpenter (#183)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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The Relationship Between ADHD & Addictive Screen Time with Dr. Victoria Dunckley (#182)
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Psychiatrist’s Screen Tips to Start Fresh for the New Year with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#181)
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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From Chaos to Strength: Navigating ScreenStrong Parenting with Christina Rahm (#180)
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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LIVE Teen Q&A on Growing Up Without Addictive Screens (#179)
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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A Psychologist’s Perspective on Screen Addiction with Tom Heidrich (#178)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Yearly Wrap-Up: 2023 Highlights (#177)
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Twisted Truth: When Innocent Holiday Screen Time Becomes a Trap with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#176)
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Twisted Truth: Are Your Son’s Social Needs Fulfilled in the Gaming World? with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#175)
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Non-Tech Screen Activities with Sue DeCaro (#10)
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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ENCORE: The Endless Non-Tech Gift Ideas with Evan Hempe (#130)
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Special Episode: Gratitude (#174)
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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20+ Ways Kids Get Around Parental Controls with Doug Smith (#173)
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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A Smartphone-Free Adolescence: Melissa’s Story (#172)
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Is Your Teen a Target for Sex Trafficking with Liz Miller (#171)
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Twisted Truth: Group Texting Is Social Media with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#170)
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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48 Benefits Living 48 Months ScreenStrong with Evan & Andrew Hempe (#169)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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What Parents Need to Know About Roblox, Sleepovers, and Snapchat with Officer Gomez (#168)
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Who's Raising the Kids with Susan Linn (#167)
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Walker's Story: Social Media and Teen Sextortion with Brian Montgomery (#166)
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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ScreenStrong: Breaking The Addiction and Saving Your Kids with Pete Kaliner (#165)
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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From Little Gamers to College Gamers: Reversing the Long-Term Consequences of Early Gaming Dependency (#164)
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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A Psychiatrist Reviews Our BRAND NEW Student Course with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#163)
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Carson's Story: Cyberbullying and Teen Suicide with Kristin Bride (#162)
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Why Screens Are Failing Students and Frustrating Teachers with Matt Miles (#61)
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Five Tips After Five Years As a ScreenStrong Family with Emily Harrison (#161)
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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ScreenStrong Teen: "We think we know it all, but we don't" with Hallie Kate (#160)
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Why 8th Grade Is Not Smart for a Smartphone with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#122)
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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A Pediatrician's Perspective on Kids & Screens with Dr. John Hutton (#159)
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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ENCORE: 100 ScreenStrong Tips with Ellen Cotton (#100)
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Twisted Truth: Autism and Screen Time with Dr. Victoria Dunckley (#158)
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Screens In The Classroom: A School Counselor's Perspective with Janine McKenna (#157)
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Surgeon General Warns Against Social Media with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#156)
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Tips for Young Moms (#155)
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Raising Healthy Teenagers: Equipping Your Child to Navigate the Pitfalls and Dangers of Teen Life with Tom Kersting (#154)
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Growing Up ScreenStrong with Andrew and Evan Hempe (#31)
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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The Five Benefits of Going ScreenStrong with LaNissa Davison (#153)
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May 31, 2023 |
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What's A ScreenStrong Ambassador? (#152)
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May 24, 2023 |
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Twisted Truth: Dopamine and Screens with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#151)
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May 17, 2023 |
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10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games with Olivia Bruner (#150)
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May 10, 2023 |
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Prevent Screen Problems With Neuroscience with Sarah Hendrix, RN, MSN (#149)
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May 03, 2023 |
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Pornography Is Chasing Our Kids with Nadya Seboldt (#148)
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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ScreenStrong Teens: Lydia, Two Years Later (#147)
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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A Psychiatrist's Perspective on School Screens with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#146)
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Tips for Moms (#145)
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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An Emotional Response to Nashville & Violent Video Games with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#144)
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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The Power of Independent Play with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#143)
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Adults with Dr. Leonard Sax (#142)
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Growing Up Without Smartphones & Social Media with Andrew Hempe (#141)
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Online Predators & Social Media Dangers with Officer Gomez (#140)
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Real Parents, Real Questions (Part 2) with April Gross (#139)
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Real Parents, Real Questions (Part 1) with April Gross (#138)
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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An 18-Year-Old’s Perspective on Teenage Girls and Pornography (#137)
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Foundations Are Key to Your Child's Success with Cris Rowan (#136)
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Screen Addiction with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#135)
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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"Video Games Make You Complacent" with Jackson West (#134)
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Busting Screen Myths in the New Year (#133)
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Yearly Wrap-Up: 2022 Highlights (#132)
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Happy Holidays from ScreenStrong!
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist Shares Holiday Screen Tips with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#131)
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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The Endless Non-Tech Gift Ideas with Evan Hempe (#130)
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Social Media & The Resistant Parent with Laura Hickman (#129)
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Happy Thanksgiving from ScreenStrong!
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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The Mom I Want to Be: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Carmen Lindner (#128)
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Why Parents Cave to Screen Pressure From Their Kids (#127)
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Psychiatrist Says: "Take Advantage of Car Time With Teens" (#126)
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Encouragement for Starting ScreenStrong Early with Alejandra Correa (#125)
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Welcome 'Glow Kids' Author Dr. Nicholas Kardaras! (#124)
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Practical Tips for ScreenStrong Families (#123)
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Why 8th Grade Is Not Smart for a Smartphone with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#122)
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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"Your Child Hates the Sound of Your Voice, and This is Why" with Erik Goldfield (#121)
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Mind-Blowing Screen Hacks Your Kids Are Using with Julie Christian (#120)
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Smartphone Addiction: ScreenStrong's Founding Story (#119)
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Psychiatrist Says: "Multitasking is a Myth" with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#118)
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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A Teacher's Top 10 School Tips with Teralea Moore (#117)
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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How to Get Smartphones Out of School with Officer Gomez (#116)
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist's Favorite Books About Screen Addiction with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#115)
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Does My Child Need a Smartphone for School? (#114)
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Video Game Addiction: ScreenStrong's Founding Story (#113)
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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How to Get Your Child to Take Music Lessons with Dr. Catharine McClure Jackson (#112)
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Everything You Need to Know About Snapchat & Parental Controls with Officer Gomez (#111)
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist's Solution to Managing Screen Rules with Friends with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#110)
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Video Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy (#109)
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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10 Tips to Love Your Gamer Through the Detox (#108)
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Parents, Put Down the Smartphone with Mary Laird Garrison (#107)
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist's Tips on Managing Screen Time with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#106)
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#105)
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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The Hidden Link Between Video Game Addiction and School Violence with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#104)
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Just Say No: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Becky Grant (#103)
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May 25, 2022 |
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TikTok: It’s All In The Algorithm with Dr. Leonard Sax (#102)
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May 18, 2022 |
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The ScreenStrong Lifestyle: An Explanation (#101)
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May 11, 2022 |
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100 ScreenStrong Tips with Ellen Cotton (#100)
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May 04, 2022 |
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Trusting Your Gut with Laura Wurzburger (#99)
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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There's Something in the Water with Ben O'Sullivan (#98)
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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The Myth of the Forbidden Fruit with Melanie Hempe (#97)
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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A Coach’s Perspective with Zachary Church (#96)
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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33 Hours: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Ali Pfister (#95)
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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The Teenage Sleep Crisis with Heather Turgeon & Julie Wright (#94)
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Growing Up Without a Smartphone with Joel May (#93)
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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How School Screens Impact Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Richard Freed (#92)
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Debunking Screen Myths with Andrew & Evan Hempe (#91)
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Questioning Smartphone Contracts (#90)
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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A Teacher’s Perspective with Teralea Moore (#89)
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Social Media’s Effect on Girls (#88)
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Mastering the Flip Phone: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Amy & Aubrey (#87)
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez (#86)
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Under the Radar: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Gretchen Heinen (#85)
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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The Five ScreenStrong Values (#84)
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Yearly Wrap-Up: 2021 Highlights (#83)
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Christmas Tips to Inspire Family Connections (#82)
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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The Ultimate Gift List with Andrew and Evan Hempe (#81)
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Screen Kids: In Their Own Words (#80)
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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How to Raise ScreenStrong Kids the Easy Way with Arlene Pellicane (#79)
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Building First Impressions and People Skills with Kirt Manecke (#78)
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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A Place to Belong with Melanie Hempe (#77)
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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“When You Know Better, You Do Better” with Brandie Hadfield (#76)
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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The Hero’s Journey and Immersive Gaming with Dr. Huu Kim Le (#75)
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Wired Child, Part 2: Solutions with Dr. Richard Freed (#74)
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Screen Use and Kids' Eye Health with Dr. Janet Wilson, OD, FCOVD, Optometrist (#73)
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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We Are Wired Human with Jason and Lisa Frost (#72)
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed (#71)
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Why Media Violence Is More Harmful Than You Think with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#70)
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Dads, Kids & Video Games Webinar (#69)
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Open, Honest Conversations About Pornography with Marilyn Evans (#68)
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Building Family Culture with Steve and Candice Watters (#67)
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Detrimental Effects of Media Violence on Children with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#66)
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Single Parenting the ScreenStrong Way with Candace Collins (#65)
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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How Screens Are Changing the Social & Academic Culture for Students with Joe Clement (#64)
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Social Media: A Teen’s Perspective with Noah Reid (#63)
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Kids Are Our Greatest Resource with Tom Hayes (#62)
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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Why Screens Are Failing Students and Frustrating Teachers with Matt Miles (#61)
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Teens & Screens with Emma Lembke (#60)
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Being Intentional with Doug Smith (#59)
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Middle School Disrespect with Ronna Glickman (#58)
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Four Critical Factors Needed for Building Strong Kids with Cris Rowen (#57)
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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It All Started With An iPad—Sarah's Story (#56)
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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How YouTube Impacts Middle School Development with Dr. Linda Charmaraman (#55)
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Virtual Autism & Screens with Dr. Andrew Doan (#54)
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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The Power of Sharing Your Story with Jenny Hoey (#53)
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Achieving the Good Life: Going Game-Free with James Good, Former Gamer (#52)
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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LIVE "Disconnected" Discussion with Tom Kersting (#51)
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May 28, 2021 |
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Preventing Porn Exposure with Barb Winters (#50)
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May 26, 2021 |
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The Broader Effects of Tech and How to Reconnect Your Kids with Tom Kersting (#49)
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May 21, 2021 |
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Loving Your Kids Louder with Nate Webb, Bullies Be Gone (#48)
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May 14, 2021 |
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Creating Screen-Free Memories & Traditions with Mary Mulliken (#47)
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May 11, 2021 |
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Child Exploitation and Screens with Opal Singleton (#46)
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May 07, 2021 |
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The Impact of Electronic Devices on Kids' Brains with Tom Kersting (#45)
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May 04, 2021 |
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LIVE "Reset Your Child's Brain" Discussion (#44)
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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How Screens Contribute to Developmental Delays with Melissa Porcaro (#43)
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 (#42)
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Why There Is No Safe Smartphone with Anne Marie McDonald (#41)
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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How to Protect Your Kids From Viewing Pornography by Smith Alley (#40)
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Teen Suicide Ideation and Social Media with Tessa Stuckey (#39)
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Helping Your Children Avoid Screen Addiction with Tracy Markle (#38)
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37)
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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LIVE "Playstation Nation" Discussion (#36)
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Candid Discussion About Gaming Addiction from a Former Gamer: Adam Brooker (#35)
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Playstation Nation with Olivia Bruner, Part 2 (#34)
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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ADHD, Anxiety & Screen Addiction with Adrienne (#33)
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Screen Addiction & Parenting with Dr. Sarah Domoff (#32)
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Growing Up ScreenStrong with Andrew and Evan Hempe (#31)
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Screen-Free Parenting with Meghan Owenz, Ph.D. (#30)
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Playstation Nation with Olivia Bruner, Part 1 (#29)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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LIVE "The Collapse of Parenting" Discussion (#28)
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Your Daughter and Online Predators with Toni Ludlow (#27)
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax, Part 2 (#26)
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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A Fresh Practice for Positive Screen Habits with Tiffany Shlain (#25)
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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One Teen Shares Her Experience with Porn Addiction (#24)
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The Science of Media Use and the Teenage Brain with Dr. Douglas Gentile (#23)
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax, Part 1 (#22)
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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LIVE "Breaking the Trance" Discussion (#21)
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Eight Screen Tips for Distance Learning Success (#20)
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Screen Impact on Early Childhood Education (#19)
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Jessica Ludlow (#18)
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Three Personalities of the Screen Dependent Child with George Lynn (#17)
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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ScreenStrong Teens: Lydia (#16)
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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How to Reduce Screen Time in One Week (#15)
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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Parenting a Screen Dependent Child with Cynthia Johnson (#14)
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Screen Use During the Holidays—ScreenStrong Families Q&A (#13)
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Dian Gibson (#12)
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Non-Tech Gifts for the Holidays (#11)
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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Non-Tech Screen Activities with Sue DeCaro (#10)
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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Five Benefits of Low-Tech Learning (#9)
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Julie Christian (#8)
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Go Game Free and Never Have Bored Kids Again! (#7)
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Why Social Media Is NOT Smart For Middle School Kids (#6)
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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How to Become a ScreenStrong Family (#5)
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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Distance Learning & Tips for Teachers (#4)
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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ScreenStrong Quarantine Q&A (#3)
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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Screen Dependency Warning Signs (#2)
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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Screen Immersion Levels (#1)
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Jul 29, 2020 |