09/18/2025

Giving Kids the Facts About the Harm of Screens and Social Media

Dr. Jordan interviews author Melanie Hempe about how to educate children and teens about the brain science about how smartphones and social media negatively affect their brains, their social skills, and cause addictive behaviors.

Keywords: Melanie Hempe, Screenstrong, smartphones, social media, addictions, video games, gaming, screen use addictions, dopamine, stress, sleep deprivation in teenagers, teenagers, adolescents,

Resources:

Melanie Hempe’s website: ScreenStrong

KidsBrainsAndScreens.comThe Adventures of Super Brain

Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast: 5 Step Method For Teenagers To Wean Off Social Media With Gabriela Nguyen



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