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Ep. 246: The Hidden Dangers of Screen Addiction: A Wake-Up Call for Parents
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In today's digital age, the ubiquity of electronic devices has become a growing concern for parents. In today's episode, Melanie Hempe, renowned for her insightful discussions on parenting, offers some stark warnings and practical advice on how to navigate this complex terrain. Below is a summary of her key points, offering a deeper look into why and how parents need to take action to protect their children's mental health and social development.
00:00 Identifying Video Game Addiction in Kids
00:20 The Importance of Limiting Internet Access
00:38 The Role of Parents in Teaching Values
01:00 The Dangers of Small Screens and Pornography
01:26 Benefits of Reducing Screen Time
01:50 Encouragement for Parents
02:14 Long-term Effects of Video Game Usage
The Tell-Tale Signs of Video Game Addiction
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About our guest:
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.
Melanie lives in North Carolina with her husband, Chris, and their four children. They are delighted to trade wasted hours spent on screens for reading good books, spending time with friends in their home, and sharing plenty of family fun. It’s never too late to win back your kids, and ScreenStrong is here to help you do that!
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247 episodes
Manage episode 436598163 series 2687864
In today's digital age, the ubiquity of electronic devices has become a growing concern for parents. In today's episode, Melanie Hempe, renowned for her insightful discussions on parenting, offers some stark warnings and practical advice on how to navigate this complex terrain. Below is a summary of her key points, offering a deeper look into why and how parents need to take action to protect their children's mental health and social development.
00:00 Identifying Video Game Addiction in Kids
00:20 The Importance of Limiting Internet Access
00:38 The Role of Parents in Teaching Values
01:00 The Dangers of Small Screens and Pornography
01:26 Benefits of Reducing Screen Time
01:50 Encouragement for Parents
02:14 Long-term Effects of Video Game Usage
The Tell-Tale Signs of Video Game Addiction
Need parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here.
Watch today’s episode 📺
Follow us 📲
Our sponsors:
K12 Powered Schools: State-certified teachers and trained online educators. Go to K12.com/DRMEG today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.
Crunch Labs: Welcome to your least boring summer ever! Join us in a 12-week virtual summer camp featuring weekly videos, livestreams and mega-experiments from Mark Rober and special guests.
Born Shoes: Step into comfort by visiting BornShoes.com and take advantage of our exclusive offer. Use promo code DRMEG to enjoy a 15% discount and free ground shipping on all full-price shoes.
Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing for your future. Head to acorns.com/drmeg or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!
Cozy Earth: Our goal is to help you create a sanctuary within your home, a refuge from the demands of the outside world. Head to cozyearth.com and use promo code DRMEG for an exclusive 35% off.
Air Doctor: Breathe Easier, Live Better With AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!
Phyla Biotics: Visit phylabiotics.com, enter code DRMEEKER at checkout, and start your journey to healthier skin.
About our guest:
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.
Melanie lives in North Carolina with her husband, Chris, and their four children. They are delighted to trade wasted hours spent on screens for reading good books, spending time with friends in their home, and sharing plenty of family fun. It’s never too late to win back your kids, and ScreenStrong is here to help you do that!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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