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1KHO 330: Don’t Give Your Kid’s Childhood to Big Tech | Melanie Hempe, Screen Strong

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In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Melanie Hempe, founder of Screen Strong, to discuss the critical issue of screen addiction in children and how it affects their development and family life. Melanie shares her personal story of how her son's video game addiction led to a major family crisis and how she turned that experience into a mission to help other families. They explore the dangers of excessive screen time, the science behind screen addiction, and practical strategies for parents to reclaim their children's childhoods by reducing or eliminating problematic screen usage. Melanie emphasizes the importance of outdoor play, family connection, and developing real-world skills and interests. This episode offers hope and actionable advice for parents struggling with screen time issues, encouraging them to take bold steps towards a healthier, screen-limited lifestyle.

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Learn more about Screen Strong here

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Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers

Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings

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In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Melanie Hempe, founder of Screen Strong, to discuss the critical issue of screen addiction in children and how it affects their development and family life. Melanie shares her personal story of how her son's video game addiction led to a major family crisis and how she turned that experience into a mission to help other families. They explore the dangers of excessive screen time, the science behind screen addiction, and practical strategies for parents to reclaim their children's childhoods by reducing or eliminating problematic screen usage. Melanie emphasizes the importance of outdoor play, family connection, and developing real-world skills and interests. This episode offers hope and actionable advice for parents struggling with screen time issues, encouraging them to take bold steps towards a healthier, screen-limited lifestyle.

**

Learn more about Screen Strong here

**

Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers

Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings

Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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