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The Holiday Blind Spot Every Parent Needs to Hear About with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#252)
In this holiday episode, Melanie Hempe and Dr. Stacey unpack the #1 screen mistake parents make at Christmas: giving in and gifting devices. They reveal the hidden blind spots that cause even the best parents to rationalize smartphones and gaming systems as “good gifts,” especially during the emotional pressure of the holidays.
Together, they explain why teaching teens to “use social media wisely” isn’t the solution, why willpower can’t beat persuasive tech, and how guilt drives parents to hope their kids can handle technology they’re not developmentally ready for. Melanie and Dr. Stacey…
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