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ScreenStrong Families
After her oldest son, Adam, dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, put her nursing degree and training from Emory University to good use and founded ScreenStrong. It’s her mission to create educational programs for kids and parents so no one will experience the pain of screen addiction. Her ability to simplify medical science and provide practical solutions for families has allowed her to share her passion and bold screen solutions nationally. ScreenStrong…
Episodes
ScreenStrong FamiliesPsychiatrist Says: "Multitasking is a Myth" with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#118)
Melanie is joined by Dr. Adriana Stacey to discuss the current research and discourse around multitasking. Together they make some compelling arguments against…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Teacher's Top 10 School Tips with Teralea Moore (#117)
In today’s episode, Melanie welcomes her longtime friend, Teralea Moore, who is a mother and college math professor with 20+ years of teaching in the…
ScreenStrong FamiliesHow to Get Smartphones Out of School with Officer Gomez (#116)
Melanie is joined once again by Officer Gomez—School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department—to discuss how to remove…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Psychiatrist's Favorite Books About Screen Addiction with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#115)
Melanie is joined once again by Dr. Adriana Stacey to discuss their favorite books about brain development and screen addiction. Visit OUR WEBSITE for links to…
ScreenStrong FamiliesDoes My Child Need a Smartphone for School? (#114)
How is it August already? In this episode, Melanie is joined by Olivia Kernekin—a member of our staff and ScreenStrong Ambassador—to discuss back-to-school…
ScreenStrong FamiliesVideo Game Addiction: ScreenStrong's Founding Story (#113)
Every organization has a founding story, and ScreenStrong is no different. Today we will hear Melanie give a detailed account of her family's struggle with…
ScreenStrong FamiliesHow to Get Your Child to Take Music Lessons with Dr. Catharine McClure Jackson (#112)
Melanie is joined by Dr. Catharine McClure Jackson to discuss the benefits of musical study on brain and social development, and actively choosing to replace…
ScreenStrong FamiliesEverything You Need to Know About Snapchat & Parental Controls with Officer Gomez (#111)
Melanie welcomes back Officer David Gomez, a School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department. Today, Officer Gomez…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Psychiatrist's Solution to Managing Screen Rules with Friends with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#110)
Melanie is joined once again by Dr. Adriana Stacey to discuss the dangerous combination of smartphones and sleepovers, and how to navigate childhood activities…
ScreenStrong FamiliesVideo Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy (#109)
Today, Melanie is joined by Dr. Brett Kennedy, co-director of the Digital Media Treatment & Education Center and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20…
ScreenStrong Families10 Tips to Love Your Gamer Through the Detox (#108)
Melanie shares ScreenStrong's tried-and-true advice for loving your gamer through a screen detox. From setting firm boundaries to spending quality time with…
ScreenStrong FamiliesParents, Put Down the Smartphone with Mary Laird Garrison (#107)
Today, Melanie is joined by ScreenStrong mom, Mary Laird Garrison, to discuss screen tips for young children, being intentional with screen time, and…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Psychiatrist's Tips on Managing Screen Time with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#106)
Today we welcome back Dr. Adriana Stacey, a Board Certified Psychiatrist, for part two of her discussion with Melanie. In this episode they cover why going…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Psychiatrist's Perspective on Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#105)
Today we welcome Dr. Adriana Stacey, a Board Certified Psychiatrist to discuss screen ADHD in kids and the destructive nature of smartphones on children's…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe Hidden Link Between Video Game Addiction and School Violence with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#104)
After the heinous elementary school massacre in Uvalde, TX last week, ScreenStrong invited Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a West Point Psychology Professor and author…
ScreenStrong FamiliesJust Say No: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Becky Grant (#103)
Today Melanie welcomes Becky Grant, an elementary school teacher of 11 years, a ScreenStrong Ambassador, and mom of two boys. Becky shares her family’s story…
ScreenStrong FamiliesTikTok: It’s All In The Algorithm with Dr. Leonard Sax (#102)
Melanie is joined once again by Dr. Leonard Sax, an American psychologist, and a practicing family physician. Dr. Sax has spoken on child and adolescent…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe ScreenStrong Lifestyle: An Explanation (#101)
In this episode, Melanie is joined by our Brand Manager, Anna Wight to give a lesson-by-lesson preview of our new Kids’ Brains & Screens and ScreenStrong…
ScreenStrong Families100 ScreenStrong Tips with Ellen Cotton (#100)
We’ve made it to 100 EPISODES!!! Thank you all for listening and supporting us. We couldn’t do this without your community support. Today Melanie is joined by…
ScreenStrong FamiliesTrusting Your Gut with Laura Wurzburger (#99)
Today Melanie welcomes Laura Wurzburger, a ScreenStrong Ambassador, and a mom of two adopted children from China. Laura shares her inspiring and vulnerable…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThere's Something in the Water with Ben O'Sullivan (#98)
Today Melanie welcomes Ben O'Sullivan, a new ScreenStrong Ambassador based in Australia. Ben has worked in education as a teacher's aide for over 5 years now…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe Myth of the Forbidden Fruit with Melanie Hempe (#97)
Join us in today's episode where Melanie unpacks the myth of the forbidden fruit. This myth is based on the theory that if you limit an activity that your…
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A Coach’s Perspective with Zachary Church (#96)
Join us today as Melanie welcomes Zachary Church, a High School Varsity Swim Coach and an Assistant Coach for a Cross Country Track and Field Program. His main…
ScreenStrong Families33 Hours: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Ali Pfister (#95)
Today Melanie welcomes Ali Pfister, one of ScreenStrong’s Ambassadors, who shares her journey of creating her family’s ScreenStrong Lifestyle. Ali and her…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe Teenage Sleep Crisis with Heather Turgeon & Julie Wright (#94)
Today, Melanie welcomes Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, marriage and family therapists and the co-authors of The Happy Sleeper and the forthcoming Generation…
ScreenStrong FamiliesGrowing Up Without a Smartphone with Joel May (#93)
Today Melanie welcomes Joel May, a Youth Pastor and a Director of Youth Ministries at a local church in North Carolina. One of the unique things about Joel is…
ScreenStrong FamiliesHow School Screens Impact Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Richard Freed (#92)
Today, Melanie welcomes back Dr. Richard Freed, author of Wired Child and a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of technology…
ScreenStrong FamiliesDebunking Screen Myths with Andrew & Evan Hempe (#91)
For today’s episode, Evan and Andrew Hempe respond to common questions from parents about toxic screen use, drawing from their own experiences growing up…
ScreenStrong FamiliesQuestioning Smartphone Contracts (#90)
In this episode, Melanie tackles two of the most common issues concerning smartphones and your kids and teens: the age of 13 as the "appropriate age" of having…
ScreenStrong FamiliesA Teacher’s Perspective with Teralea Moore (#89)
In today’s episode, Melanie welcomes her longtime friend, Teralea Moore, who is a mother and college math professor with 20+ years of teaching in the…
ScreenStrong FamiliesSocial Media’s Effect on Girls (#88)
Did you know that since 2007, suicide rates have doubled and that since 2010, rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide have increased more in girls than…
ScreenStrong FamiliesMastering the Flip Phone: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Amy & Aubrey (#87)
Melanie is joined by longtime friend, Amy Eytchison, and her daughter, Aubrey. This lively group discusses growing up countercultural, having a flip phone in…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez (#86)
Melanie welcomes Officer David Gomez, a School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Gomez is the SRO for…
ScreenStrong FamiliesUnder the Radar: A ScreenStrong Family's Story with Gretchen Heinen (#85)
In today’s episode, Mandee Hamann welcomes Gretchen Heinen, a mom of three, multi-entrepreneur, and creator of Dreams Over Screens, a 5-day challenge to reduce…
ScreenStrong FamiliesThe Five ScreenStrong Values (#84)
Happy New Year! To kick off our fourth season, Melanie Hempe reviews her observations from the holiday season and gives helpful tips for parents who are…
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Yearly Wrap-Up: 2021 Highlights (#83)
Thank you all so much for listening and engaging with the podcast this year. Here are just a few highlights from our 2021 episodes and we look forward to…
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Christmas Tips to Inspire Family Connections (#82)
Melanie welcomes Olivia Kernekin for today's episode to highlight ScreenStrong's 10 tips to boost your family through holiday gift giving and family…
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The Ultimate Gift List with Andrew and Evan Hempe (#81)
In today’s special episode, Andrew and Evan Hempe answer the question many parents are facing this holiday season, “The only items on my child’s Christmas list…
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Screen Kids: In Their Own Words (#80)
Today Melanie shares a generous and priceless gift from our recent guest, Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Arlene granted…
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How to Raise ScreenStrong Kids the Easy Way with Arlene Pellicane (#79)
Today, Melanie speaks with Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World with Gary Chapman. Arlene…
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Building First Impressions and People Skills with Kirt Manecke (#78)
Mandee Hamann welcomes Kirt Manecke, a marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist and author of Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People…
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A Place to Belong with Melanie Hempe (#77)
Today, Mandee Hamann welcomes our own founder, Melanie Hempe, to talk about ScreenStrong’s new initiatives launching next month. She introduces ScreenStrong’s…
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“When You Know Better, You Do Better” with Brandie Hadfield (#76)
Today Melanie is joined by Brandie Hadfield, a Certified Attachment Parenting Educator and Certified Family Health Coach. She is a mother to two boys and a new…
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The Hero’s Journey and Immersive Gaming with Dr. Huu Kim Le (#75)
Today, Melanie talks with Dr. Kim Le, a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Adelaide, Australia. He completed his psychiatry training in New South Wales…
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Wired Child, Part 2: Solutions with Dr. Richard Freed (#74)
Join Melanie in Part 2 of her conversation with Dr. Richard Freed, author of our book of the month, Wired Child. Dr. Freed is a practicing Clinical…
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Screen Use and Kids' Eye Health with Dr. Janet Wilson, OD, FCOVD, Optometrist (#73)
Today Melanie talks with Pediatric Optometrist, Dr. Janet Wilson, who has practiced as a developmental functional vision specialist over the past 13 years…
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We Are Wired Human with Jason and Lisa Frost (#72)
In today's episode, Mandee is joined by Jason and Lisa Frost, founders of the nonprofit organization, Wired Human, and authors of the book, The Glass Between…
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The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed (#71)
Dr. Richard Freed, author of our book of the month, Wired Child, is a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of technology on…
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Why Media Violence Is More Harmful Than You Think with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#70)
Today's discussion is the second part of our book of the month, Assassination Generation: Video Games, Aggression, and the Psychology of Killing, written by…
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Dads, Kids & Video Games Webinar (#69)
Are video games hurting your relationship with your kids? Have you lost your kids to their screens? Are you desperate to get them back? Imagine never having…
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Open, Honest Conversations About Pornography with Marilyn Evans (#68)
Today Melanie speaks with Marilyn Evans, a mom of 5 boys and the director of Parents Aware, a resource she launched in 2016 with the goal of educating and…
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Building Family Culture with Steve and Candice Watters (#67)
Today, Melanie talks with Steve and Candice Watters, a married couple dedicated and passionate about helping and supporting young families. They have four…
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Detrimental Effects of Media Violence on Children with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (#66)
This week we'll be hearing from Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a US Army Ranger, paratrooper, former West Point Psychology Professor, and author of Assassination…
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Single Parenting the ScreenStrong Way with Candace Collins (#65)
This week, Melanie talks with Candace Collins, a single parent of a 6-year old daughter living a Screen Strong lifestyle. Candace works in Social Media and…
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How Screens Are Changing the Social & Academic Culture for Students with Joe Clement (#64)
Today, Melanie is joined by Joe Clement, a teacher, parent of three, and co-author of Screen Schooled with Matt Miles. Joe is in his 28th year of teaching and…
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Social Media: A Teen’s Perspective with Noah Reid (#63)
Today, guest host, Mandee Hamann interviews Noah Reid, a 17 year old High School student and Competitive Debater and Public Speaker. Noah shares the back story…
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Kids Are Our Greatest Resource with Tom Hayes (#62)
Today, guest host, Mandee Hamann, introduces Tom Hayes, who is a nationally recognized comedian, speaker, entrepreneur, writer, and creator of an animation…
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Why Screens Are Failing Students and Frustrating Teachers with Matt Miles (#61)
Melanie is joined by Matt Miles, a teacher and co-author of Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber. Matt…
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Teens & Screens with Emma Lembke (#60)
Our guest today is Emma Lembke, a teenager from Birmingham, Alabama, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of the LOG OFF Movement. The mission of LOG OFF is to seek…
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Being Intentional with Doug Smith (#59)
In today's episode, Mandee Hamann speaks with Doug Smith who is a Screenstrong Ambassador, father of four adult daughters, software developer, and a life-long…