Is Big Tech Responsible for Our Kids' Mental ...

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

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 a ...  Show more

DR. MEG & GUEST MELANIE HEMPE (Part 1) Join Dr. Meg and Melanie Hempe BSN as they discuss the ultra-important topic of kids and screen-time. Melanie is the founder and president of ScreenStrong, an organization empowering parents to help their children gain the benefits of screen ...  Show more

In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the ever-present challenge of electronics in our children's lives. As parents, we often find ourselves in a balancing act - how much screen time is too much? How do we create a healthy relationship between our kids and their devices ...  Show more

In this insightful follow-up episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Bill Brady—CEO of Troomi Wireless and a father of five—for a powerful conversation about the realities of kids and phones. They discuss the benefits of tech, the very real risks of social media, and how parents can intro ...  Show more

What are screens really doing to our kids’ brains—and what can we do about it? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, bestselling author of Glow Kids, to unpack the neurological, emotional, and social toll of growing up in a screen- ...  Show more