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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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In this episode, Dr Ruston is joined by journalist and author Catherine Price, author of How To Break Up With Your Phone. They discuss her new book co-authored with Jonathan Haidt, 'The Amazing Generation,' aimed at empowering kids to be tech-savvy a... more

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How can parents set limits that actually stick in a high-tech world? And what rules to set? In this episode, the prominent screen time researcher, Jean Twenge, PhD discusses her new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World.

Twenge expla... more

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Frustrated with his obsession with video gaming, Cam Adair wrote a post about his struggles that went viral. This led to his starting a movement that has brought together thousands to work to create a balanced life at Gamequitters.com. Cam is an inte... more

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Dr Ruston speaks with Amy Neville, mother of Alexander Neville who tragically died at age 14 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill he obtained through Snapchat. He thought he was buying an oxycontin but instead the pill was a pill laced with fentanyl. more

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Recent Guests

Jean Twenge
Professor of psychology at San Diego State University and author focused on generational differences
San Diego State University
Episode: Setting Screen Time Rules That Actually Work, with Jean Twenge
Cam Adair
Founder of Game Quitters, a support community for gaming addiction
Game Quitters
Episode: Recovered Gaming Addict Shares His Story And Advice (Encore)
Amy Neville
Mother of Alexander Neville and advocate against fentanyl use
Alexander Neville Foundation
Episode: From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Fight Against Snapchat
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
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
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

Host

Delaney Ruston
Host and primary care physician, Delaney Ruston is recognized for her insights into parenting in the modern digital landscape. She combines her medical background with empathy and practical experience as a parent, aiming to facilitate healthy technology usage among families.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Enlighting!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    17 Dentj
    United States5 months 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 States5 months 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 States5 months 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 States9 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

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    United States9 months ago

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Recovered Gaming Addict Shares His Story And Advice (Encore)
Q: What do you say to those kids and teens who are really having a hard time staying on course in school?
Reframe schoolwork as a way to sharpen skills for productivity, and encourage them to manage their time so they can still enjoy gaming responsibly.
Recovered Gaming Addict Shares His Story And Advice (Encore)
Q: How did counseling help you?
Counseling helped me understand why I played games and enabled me to find new ways to escape and socialize, which were crucial for my recovery.
From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Fight Against Snapchat
Q: How did you end up turning your grief into activism and advocacy?
Almost immediately, I was honest about how he died among all our friends and family because I was terrified of it happening to others.
No More Phones in the Bedroom: One Mom's Challenge
Q: How do you think talking to your sons and husband about this?
Lisa expressed reluctance as she felt it's more of a problem for her and her husband rather than her sons, who are already better at managing their device usage.
No More Phones in the Bedroom: One Mom's Challenge
Q: What seems like a doable goal here?
Lisa suggested moving her phone to another room, like the office or bathroom, instead of having it by her bedside.

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Focused on the struggles of modern parenting, this series addresses the complexities of raising children in an increasingly digital world. With guest interviews featuring experts, thought leaders, and personal narratives from young people, listeners receive valuable insights on navigating issues from smartphone etiquette and social media pressures to sleep deprivation and screen time management. The discussions are not only informative but also encourage open dialogues between parents and their children, making them relevant and timely for today's families facing the pervasive influence of technology in their daily lives.

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2. Cam Adair
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