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Dr. Alison Yeung: Smartphones, Social Media and Helping Families Thrive in a Digital World

Ep 499. Renee is joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, family physician and creator of @thesmartphoneeffectmd, to talk all things smartphones, social media, and kids. Why are so many parents struggling to set screen time boundaries? How is technology impacting our kids’ mental health, attention spans, and motivation? And how do we navigate platforms like Roblox, YouTube Kids, and even school-issued iPads?

Renee and Dr. Yeung get real about balancing technology use, setting routines, and why it’s not just about “parenting harder”—it’s about pushing back against industries designed to hook our kids. If…

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