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"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

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Psychiatrist Tips: Why Your Teen Needs a Job (and Fewer Screens) with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#269)

What if one of the best ways to help your teen spend less time gaming and scrolling is to give them something meaningful to do in the real world?In this episode, Melanie Hempe and Dr. Stacey explore why teens may benefit from having a part-time job—and what the research says abou ...  Show more

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