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Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers Podcast

Delaney Ruston, MD
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Join Delaney Ruston, MD — a leading authority on parenting in the screen age and the filmmaker behind the award-winning Screenagers movies — as she explores the challenges parents face raising kids in today's digital world: think smartphones, social media, video games, and more. Through interviews with experts, thought leaders, and young people themselves, Parenting in the Screen Age delivers the ... more

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How are today’s boys absorbing messages about masculinity from violent media and games? How early does this begin, and what happens when gaming chats turn cruel or hostile?

Dr. Ruston talks with author-educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joa... more

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Host Dr. Ruston introduces Screenagers’ recently launched Screen-Free Sleep campaign, focused on helping parents keep devices out of kids’ bedrooms for sleep time. 

Ruston explains the campaign’s goals, the science behind it, and how you can partic... more

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Parenting kids has always had challenges, but now, in the tech revolution, conflicts are at a new level. The good news is that research shows that conflicts done well have all sorts of benefits for youth. But how do we ensure healthier conflicts?

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As back-to-school season begins, and kids face mounting stress both online and offline, this episode explores how healthy sleep can support their well-being.

Hear from Dr. Judy Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and pro... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Internist specializing in eating disorders and medical malnutrition.
Episode: Social Media’s Influence on Eating Disorders: Insights from Dr. G
Dr. Laura Kastner
Clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with families
Episode: When Co-Parents Clash Over Screen Rules
Robert Jackler
Renowned Stanford researcher and clinician of the ear specializing in neurotology.
Stanford University
Episode: Are AirPods Ruining Our Kids’ Hearing?
Dr. Katie Davis
A leading expert on teens and technology, and professor at the University of Washington.
University of Washington
Episode: Boredom In, Boredom Out: How Teens Experience Social Media
Jean Twenge
Psychologist, researcher, and author known for her work on generational differences and the impact of technology on mental health.
San Diego State University and author of iGen and Generations
Episode: How Screens Trap Teens In Depression — Jean Twenge Explains the Trap
Jo-Anne Finkelstein
Clinical psychologist and author of Sexism & Sensibility
Episode: Tradwives, the Manosphere, and Online Sexism: What Can Parents Do?
Lenore Skenazy
President of Let Grow and author of Free Range Kids
Let Grow
Episode: Raising Independent Kids: The Issue of Phone Trackers with America’s ‘Worst’ Mom
Deanna Albert
Principal at Hardin High School
Hardin High School
Episode: How One School’s Bold Move to Lock Away Phones Transformed Learning
Lisa Wade
Associate Professor at Tulane University and researcher on young adult relationships and sexuality.
Tulane University
Episode: What Does “Hookup Culture” Actually Mean? Answers for Parents and Teens

Host

Delaney Ruston
Host of Parenting in the Screen Age, primary care physician, and filmmaker focused on the impact of technology on youth. Delaney combines medical insights with practical parenting strategies, engaging with both parents and children in her discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Enlighting!

    I plan to share this show with as many parents I know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    17 Dentj
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always insightful

    Dr. Ruston tackles a variety of challenging topics for parents of young children. I’ve been able to take advise or insight from each episode and implement it into the way I parent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stinjohn07
    United Statesa month ago
  • So helpful!

    Dr Ruston brings so much useful advice to all the key topics! Wow. I am going to tell all my friends about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bell407pilot
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very important and helpful

    I find Dr Ruston’s guests to be quite skilled and have learned a lot which I use daily with my children. I appreciate her openness and non judgmental attitude, talking with teens, yet offering current data on how screens and social media are harming children. I am so grateful for her ongoing work to help with this huge issue.

    My only critique would be that I haven’t yet heard anyone besides Jonathan Haidt recommend not allowing phones or social media until after 16. I would like to hear more ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    friend of animals
    United States5 months ago
  • Trad Wives podcast boo

    It’s assumed that guys have it “all”- they don’t. Both males and females have roles within the marriage to fulfill. A lot of marriage failures are from either side selfishly not doing their part leading to lack of trust and ultimate dissolution. If there are children, it leaves generational scarring. Let husbands and wives serve each other with joy, pass it on to future generations. In addition, maybe we can bump up our declining birth rate here in the USA and the world!

    Delaney, I will give ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sense sensib…
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical and relatable advice offered by Delaney Ruston on parenting topics that resonate in the digital age.
The podcast is commended for its balanced approach, addressing both the benefits and drawbacks of technology in children's lives.
There is a strong sense of community among parents who feel understood and supported by the discussions presented.
Some listeners have provided feedback concerning the audio quality, suggesting room for improvement.
Many find the expert guests to be insightful and valuable for understanding the complexities of screen time and mental health.

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Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore)
Q: Can you speak about tapping into our teens' growing ability to do perspective taking?
Encourage teenagers to articulate their own viewpoints and then ask them to express the parents' concerns to foster mutual understanding in conflict.
Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore)
Q: What are some thoughts you have, Lisa, about factors to consider when thinking about implementing a new rule about this?
Consider the child's current sleep quality and their ability to manage having a phone in their room before implementing rules.
Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore)
Q: What if the kiddos had the phone in their room for a while now and you need to get it out?
Introduce new information about the negative effects of phones on sleep to explain why you are changing the rule.
Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore)
Q: Can you say a little bit about how the research has shown that for teens who get to experience healthy conflict, that their well-being is actually increased?
Healthy conflict allows teenagers to develop deeper and more respectful relationships, which contributes positively to their overall well-being.
Social Media’s Influence on Eating Disorders: Insights from Dr. G
Q: What is the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating?
Eating disorders have specific diagnostic criteria, while disordered eating is more prevalent and may not meet those criteria but still influences mental health and relationships with food.

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