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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
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Middle School Disrespect with Ronna Glickman (#58)
In today's episode, Melanie has a candid conversation with Ronna Glickman, a retired middle school teacher passionate about educating students, parents, and…
ScreenStrong FamiliesFour Critical Factors Needed for Building Strong Kids with Cris Rowen (#57)
Melanie welcomes Cris Rowan, who is a registered pediatric occupational therapist, certified sensory specialist (SIPT), biologist, author of "Virtual Child"…
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It All Started With An iPad—Sarah's Story (#56)
In today's episode, Mandee Hamann welcomes Sarah, one of our ScreenStrong Ambassadors, as she shares her family’s story of becoming ScreenStrong. She shares…
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How YouTube Impacts Middle School Development with Dr. Linda Charmaraman (#55)
Today Melanie talks with Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women and director of the Youth, Media & Wellbeing…
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Virtual Autism & Screens with Dr. Andrew Doan (#54)
In this episode, Melanie introduces our ScreenStrong Families to Dr. Andrew Doan, who shares his expertise on gaming addiction and how it impacts development…
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The Power of Sharing Your Story with Jenny Hoey (#53)
In today's episode, Mandee Hamann (filling in for Melanie Hempe) welcomes Jenny Hoey, the founder of Not My Kid, a group she created for the purpose of…
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Achieving the Good Life: Going Game-Free with James Good, Former Gamer (#52)
In this episode of the ScreenStrong podcast, Melanie talks to James Good, whose young life was overtaken by video game addiction. James describes how as he…
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LIVE "Disconnected" Discussion with Tom Kersting (#51)
Tom Kersting, author of our May Book of the Month (BOTM) pick "Disconnected," joins the entire ScreenStrong Team and members from our community to answer YOUR…
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Preventing Porn Exposure with Barb Winters (#50)
In this episode, Barb Winters, a Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist, discusses the emotional discovery of her son’s pornography exposure and her passion to help…
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The Broader Effects of Tech and How to Reconnect Your Kids with Tom Kersting (#49)
In the second half of Melanie’s discussion with author Tom Kersting, they move on to his chapters about how technology affects children’s social and emotional…
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Loving Your Kids Louder with Nate Webb, Bullies Be Gone (#48)
Nate Webb is a bullying survivor and high school counselor who started the Bullies Be Gone podcast and speaks at schools about bullying, social media, and how…
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Creating Screen-Free Memories & Traditions with Mary Mulliken (#47)
Mary Mulliken is a healthy screen habits coach who encourages families to parent their children to be creators and not consumers of their environment. She is…
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Child Exploitation and Screens with Opal Singleton (#46)
In today's episode, Melanie speaks with Opal Singleton. She is the President and CEO of Million Kids and serves as the Training and Outreach Coordinator for…
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The Impact of Electronic Devices on Kids' Brains with Tom Kersting (#45)
In this episode Melanie speaks with Tom Kersting, our featured author of our book of the month, Disconnected: How to Reconnect our Digitally Distracted Kids…
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LIVE "Reset Your Child's Brain" Discussion (#44)
Dr. Victoria Dunckley, author of our April Book of the Month (BOTM) pick "Reset Your Child's Brain" joins the entire ScreenStrong Team and members from our…
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How Screens Contribute to Developmental Delays with Melissa Porcaro (#43)
Melissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory integration and processing. Her focus has moved from helping children with developmental delays…
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Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 (#42)
In this second episode featuring Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Melanie and Victoria discuss the goals and outcomes highlighted in the second half of the integrative…
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Why There Is No Safe Smartphone with Anne Marie McDonald (#41)
Anne Marie McDonald is Vice President of PR & Strategy for Gabb Wireless, the company that provides talk and text phones without access to internet or social…
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How to Protect Your Kids From Viewing Pornography by Smith Alley (#40)
Smith Alley, a brave and inspiring 17-year-old, shares his story of a five year battle with pornography addiction as well as his struggles with social media…
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Teen Suicide Ideation and Social Media with Tessa Stuckey (#39)
Not only is Tessa Stuckey a licensed professional therapist and author of For the Sake of Our Youth: A Therapist’s Perspective on Raising Your Family in…
ScreenStrong FamiliesHelping Your Children Avoid Screen Addiction with Tracy Markle (#38)
In today’s episode, Melanie talks with Tracy Markle, MA, LPC, who is the Founder/Owner of Collegiate Coaching Services & Founder/Co-Director at Digital Media…
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Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37)
In this first of two episodes featuring Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Melanie and Victoria discuss the premise of the integrative psychiatrist’s book Reset Your…
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LIVE "Playstation Nation" Discussion (#36)
Olivia Bruner, author of our March Book of the Month (BOTM) pick "Playstation Nation" joins the entire ScreenStrong Team and members from our community to…
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Candid Discussion About Gaming Addiction from a Former Gamer: Adam Brooker (#35)
The show today is taken from an interview with Adam Brooker about growing up as a gamer. He is very candid with his description of how gamers think, how they…
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Playstation Nation with Olivia Bruner, Part 2 (#34)
Today Melanie continues her conversation with Olivia Bruner, author of our featured book of the month, Playstation Nation: Protect Your Child From Video Game…
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ADHD, Anxiety & Screen Addiction with Adrienne (#33)
Today Melanie is joined by Adrienne, ScreenStrong Ambassador and mom of two teenagers. Adrienne shares her son’s struggle with ADHD, school anxiety, and the…
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Screen Addiction & Parenting with Dr. Sarah Domoff (#32)
In this episode, Melanie talks with Dr. Sarah Domoff, a Clinical Child Psychologist and the principal investigator for the Family Health Lab at Central…
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Growing Up ScreenStrong with Andrew and Evan Hempe (#31)
Andrew and Evan Hempe, now 17 years old, grew up in a video game-free home after their older brother’s life derailed due to a gaming addiction. Today, Andrew…
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Screen-Free Parenting with Meghan Owenz, Ph.D. (#30)
In today’s episode, Melanie talks with Meghan Owenz, Ph.D., who is a psychologist, author, psychology professor, and mom of two young children. They discuss…
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Playstation Nation with Olivia Bruner, Part 1 (#29)
In today's episode, Melanie talks with Olivia Bruner, one of the authors of our featured book of the month, Playstation Nation: Protect Your Child From Video…
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LIVE "The Collapse of Parenting" Discussion (#28)
Dr. Leonard Sax, author of our February Book of the Month (BOTM) pick "The Collapse of Parenting," joins the entire ScreenStrong Team and members from our…
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Your Daughter and Online Predators with Toni Ludlow (#27)
In today's episode, Melanie is joined by Toni Ludlow, a mother of two young children, who shares her family's story of her daughter's traumatic experience with…
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The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax, Part 2 (#26)
In today’s episode, Melanie continues her in-depth conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax, author of The Collapse of Parenting. Together they explore solutions…
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A Fresh Practice for Positive Screen Habits with Tiffany Shlain (#25)
In today’s episode, Melanie has a conversation with filmmaker, author, and mother, Tiffany Shlain, who created a transformative weekly practice that she calls…
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One Teen Shares Her Experience with Porn Addiction (#24)
In this episode, Ashlee Ayre, an insightful and courageous young woman, shares her story of her 6-year addiction to pornography that started at age 11 when her…
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The Science of Media Use and the Teenage Brain with Dr. Douglas Gentile (#23)
Dr. Douglas Gentile is an award-winning research scientist, educator, author, and is professor of developmental psychology at Iowa State University. In this…
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The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax, Part 1 (#22)
Dr. Leonard Sax is an American Psychologist and Family Physician with over 30 years experience. He is the internationally acclaimed author of our featured…
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LIVE "Breaking the Trance" Discussion (#21)
George Lynn and Cynthia Johnson, co-authors of our January Book of the Month (BOTM) pick "Breaking the Trance," join the entire ScreenStrong Team and members…
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Eight Screen Tips for Distance Learning Success (#20)
In an online seminar, Melanie discusses how to reduce problematic screen use when learning from home. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and…
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Screen Impact on Early Childhood Education (#19)
Patricia Gefert is a recently retired Early Childhood Educator of 35 years, a mother and grandmother, and a ScreenStrong Ambassador. In this podcast, Patricia…
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Jessica Ludlow (#18)
Jessica Ludlow joins Melanie Hempe to share the most recent events in her journey to becoming a ScreenStrong Family. Support the show Don't forget to…
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Three Personalities of the Screen Dependent Child with George Lynn (#17)
Melanie interviews George Lynn, co-author of "Breaking the Trance," our January pick for the ScreenStrong Book Club. Get your physical or eBook copies of…
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ScreenStrong Teens: Lydia (#16)
Melanie is joined by Lydia, a teen with an incredibly emotional ScreenStrong Challenge testimony. Interested in being a podcast guest? Email us at…
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How to Reduce Screen Time in One Week (#15)
Melanie and Mandee give a detailed overview of The ScreenStrong Challenge, what's required, what to expect, and tips for getting through the detox period…
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Parenting a Screen Dependent Child with Cynthia Johnson (#14)
Melanie interviews Cynthia Johnson, co-author of "Breaking the Trance," our January pick for the ScreenStrong Book Club. Get your physical or eBook copies of…
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Screen Use During the Holidays—ScreenStrong Families Q&A (#13)
You sent us your questions, now we give you answers! Melanie and Mandee address questions from our ScreenStrong Families Facebook Group regarding screen time…
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Dian Gibson (#12)
Dian Gibson, ScreenStrong Ambassador and mother of three, joins Melanie Hempe to share the most recent events in her journey to becoming a ScreenStrong Family…
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Non-Tech Gifts for the Holidays (#11)
Are video games and smartphones the only things on your child's Christmas list? If so, listen in as Melanie and Mandee discuss non-tech alternatives! Support…
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Non-Tech Screen Activities with Sue DeCaro (#10)
Melanie Hempe and worldwide Coach and Educator, Sue DeCaro, discuss a variety of non-tech activities for all ages to implement both this holiday season and…
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Five Benefits of Low-Tech Learning (#9)
Melanie sits down with Anneka Daniell, a mom of four, who has discovered the secret to scree-free homeschooling. Whether you are distance learning or truly…
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ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Julie Christian (#8)
ScreenStrong Ambassador, Julie Christian, shares her journey in becoming a ScreenStrong Family—highlighting the highs, lows, and everything in between. Support…
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Go Game Free and Never Have Bored Kids Again! (#7)
Melanie Hempe and Mary Thorne (@maryellen0708) discuss the huge benefits of raising boys without video games—a choice that is so much easier than you may…
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Why Social Media Is NOT Smart For Middle School Kids (#6)
Crazy things seem to happen to a tween’s brain the first day he walks into middle school... With seven middle school kids between them, Melanie and Mandee…
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How to Become a ScreenStrong Family (#5)
Melanie Hempe and Mandee Hamann share their stories about how they became ScreenStrong Families and give practical tips on how to begin reducing screen time in…
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Distance Learning & Tips for Teachers (#4)
Distance Learning & Tips for Teachers with Melanie Hempe and special guest Dawn Poulterer Woods, family coach and ScreenStrong Ambassador. Support the show…
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ScreenStrong Quarantine Q&A (#3)
Melanie Hempe, Mandee Hamann, Michelle Barrett, and Olivia Kernekin discuss screen time during social distancing & quarantine, video game aggression, teen…
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Screen Dependency Warning Signs (#2)
ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe and family counselor Michelle Barrett as they discuss the 6 Warning Signs for screen dependency and prevention solutions…
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Screen Immersion Levels (#1)
ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe and family counselor Michelle Barrett as they discuss the levels of screen immersion and how to prevent childhood screen…