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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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Many parents feel hypocritical or guilty about their own phone or tech use when their kids or teens are around.

In this episode, Dr. Ruston checks in with three parents who shared those feelings and took on the One Small Change Challenge to make a... more

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In our last episode, Dr. Delaney Ruston introduced the One Small Change Challenge and the DARTS model (Doable, Arrange for success, Reasons, Treats, Support) as she coached two moms on creating strategies to reach their phone-related small change tar... more

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Do you ever catch yourself reaching for your phone when you don't really need or want to, and wonder what that shows your kids? In this episode, Screenagers creator Dr. Delaney Ruston talks with two moms who decide it's time to make a change.

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What kind of partner do you want to be someday? Do you think privacy is important in a relationship? What do you think pornography leaves out about real relationships? These are just a few of the unusual yet important questions boys are rarely asked.... more

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Lisa Damour
PhD in psychology, author of three New York Times best-selling books about adolescents
New York Times bestselling author, psychologist
Episode: Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore)
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

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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 195 ratings
  • Enlighting!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    17 Dentj
    United States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States7 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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    Sense sensib…
    United States7 months ago

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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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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.
No More Phones in the Bedroom: One Mom's Challenge
Q: What have you tried so far?
Lisa mentioned that she bought a new alarm clock that has white noise, so she doesn't need to use her phone at night
Why Do I Keep Reaching for My Phone? Two Moms Try to Change
Q: What would be most salient?
Tory decides on putting her phone away for 20 minutes after her youngest comes home from school, at least three times a week.
Why Do I Keep Reaching for My Phone? Two Moms Try to Change
Q: What is it that you really enjoy about that time on your phone?
Hillary finds comfort and a brain break in her car, which leads her to spend too much time scrolling.

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2. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
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