Kids' Brains & Screens Archives | ScreenStrong Parenting in the digital age. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:39:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://screenstrong.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Pause-button-black-150x150.png Kids' Brains & Screens Archives | ScreenStrong 32 32 Start Your New Year Off Right When It Comes to Screen Time https://screenstrong.org/screen-time-myths/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:06:21 +0000 https://screenstrong.org/?p=16765 Start Your New Year Off Right When It Comes to Screen Time Did you loosen your screen restrictions over the holidays? Are you regretting it now? Now is the perfect time to get back on the right foot and avoid the common myths that surface this time of year. Avoid these four screen time myths […]

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]]> Digital Stress Is Hurting Our Kids https://screenstrong.org/digital-stress-is-hurting-our-kids/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:13:13 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=13296 Games and Social Media Trigger Excitement and Fear in a Way that can Alter a Child’s Brain Mindfulness may be growing in popularity, but so is the opposite trend – digital distraction. And stress caused by digital distraction is hurting our kids.   Our kids spend more time on screens than they do sleeping. The […]

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]]> The Screen Struggle https://screenstrong.org/the-screens-struggle/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:12:56 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=11014 Parents across the globe are struggling with what some call the biggest parenting challenge of all time: how to control a child’s overuse of addictive technology (primarily video games and social media/smartphones) in a culture in which they have constant access to it. Teens are binging on screens, YouTube, and video games through the night, […]

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]]> Three Personalities of the Screen Dependent Child https://screenstrong.org/three-personalities-of-the-screen-dependent-child/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:24:30 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=9148 In this post, we continue our Book of the Month series with an interview between Melanie Hempe and Breaking the Trance co-author, George T. Lynn. We previously heard from Cynthia Johnson and her interview is available on our site. Melanie Hempe (MH): How did you become passionate about this issue? George T. Lynn (GL):  I’m, […]

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]]> Parenting a Screen Dependent Child https://screenstrong.org/parenting-a-screen-dependent-child/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:23:37 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=9143 “Your family is stronger than screens.” —Cynthia Johnson ScreenStrong started the 2021 Book of the Month series with Breaking the Trance written by George T. Lynn and Cynthia C. Johnson. Below is a summary of the interview between Melanie Hempe and Cynthia Johnson. Melanie Hempe (MH):   Will you share about your background and why you […]

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]]> It’s Okay To Be Different https://screenstrong.org/its-okay-to-be-different/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:02:10 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=8452 It’s Okay to be Different How we learned to be a ScreenStrong Family in a screen addicted world. by Julie Christian, ScreenStrong Ambassador   “I don’t want to go to school today,” my 10-year-old son whined. Jacob was the most naturally curious of my three children. He loved going to school. His words were a […]

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]]> The Screen Effect: A Call to Parents | ScreenStrong https://screenstrong.org/a-call-to-parents-the-screen-effect/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:33:30 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=8200 A Call to Parents: The Screen Effect by Jennifer Ruisch, screenwriter & ScreenStrong Ambassador   The great experiment is underway. An entire generation of kids and teens are now using screens in their free time to watch funny videos, play games and connect with friends. And now, thanks to Covid-19, they’re also being educated entirely […]

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]]> Should Parents Allow Sleepovers? | ScreenStrong https://screenstrong.org/sleepovers-should-parents-allow-them/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:21:08 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=8148 Sleepovers: Should Parents Allow Them? Three things to consider before your kids pack that sleepover bag. By Melanie Hempe, BSN, Founder of ScreenStrong   You’re probably not planning to allow your kids’ friends to introduce them to porn or graphic violence this summer. But if they’re heading elsewhere for a sleepover, that just might be […]

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]]> Your Child is Not a Virtual Angel: Spoiler Alert | ScreenStrong https://screenstrong.org/spoiler-alert-your-child-is-not-a-virtual-angel/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:08:46 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=8067 Spoiler Alert: Your Child is Not a Virtual Angel Tips on how parents can avoid blind spots when it comes to kids and screens. By Melanie Hempe, BSN, Founder of ScreenStrong For good reason, parents think the best of their children. Parents unconditionally love their kids and, while that helps our children’s development thrive, it […]

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]]> How to Reduce Screen Time in One Week https://screenstrong.org/how-to-reduce-screen-time-in-one-week/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:17:38 +0000 https://screenstrong.org//?p=7880 How to Reduce Screen Time in One Week Give your family a new perspective on life without mindless screen time. by Melanie Hempe, BSN, Founder of ScreenStrong   Are you exhausted over screen time limits in your home? Do your kids need a break from video games and smartphones? Do you need a plan to […]

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