We as parents are asking something nearly impossible of our kids whose brains are developing. We shouldn't be surprised when children don't want to end their time on devices, look at things they shouldn't, share something personal online, etc. We at ScreenStrong want to help you understand your child's developing brain and how to help your child thrive in this screen-driven world. Join our Community. Take our Lifestyle Course. Listen to the ScreenStrong Families Podcast. We have many resources to help your family. https://screenstrong.org/ #reclaimkids #reclaimchildhood #restoringpeace #reconnectingfamilies #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #losethescreens #getoutside #familyreset #lifestylecourse #podcast #pediatricresearch #screenstronglifestyle #socialmediadangers #teenagers #childhood #letthembebored

Thank you to The New Yorker and Hartley Lin for this cartoon. Sadly, this cartoon hits close to home for so many families. Have smartphones, tablets, video games, social media and/or porn taken a central role in your home? What are toxic screens robbing from your family? Your child uses screens because screens are fun. Your job is to replace screen activities that bring about negative consequences with something truly fun: real life. You know in your heart that your kids will be far ahead without the stress and anxiety of negative screen time. Spend time with them. Sit and read a book with them. Play a board game. Take a bike ride. Go camping, even if it is only in the backyard. Get off your own screen when you are with your child. Help your child to also connect with friends in person and have quality time apart from screens. It is difficult at first to think of a life that doesn’t revolve around tablets, smartphones and video games. But stepping away from these distractions leads to freedom and a revelation that these devices, not your child, are the problem. You are opening doors you never dreamed you could open, helping them reclaim potential they never knew they had, and creating fun memories that almost never were. The time is now to reclaim your kids from screens and help them experience the joy of living in the real world again. No matter what stage you are on in this journey, we are here to help! We have resources for you. Reach out to us if you don't know where to start. Go join our Connect Forum to ask questions and access resources. https://screenstrong.org/community/ For all the Whys and the Hows on kids' brains and screens, consider our Lifestyle Course. This 2-part course also includes a 30-day screen detox. https://screenstrong.org/courses/ We highly recommend going to listen to our weekly podcast episodes https://screenstrongfamilies.buzzsprout.com/ #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #reclaimingchildhood #reclaimkids #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #getoutside #screenstrongfamilies #teenagers #losethescreens #childhood #habits #letthembebored #familyreset

We often share the many benefits of letting your children be "bored". This article focuses on self-regulation and emotional control. We would encourage you to read the whole article as it shares a lot of valuable information. This comes from Psychiatrist and Author Dr. Carl Marci. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-letting-children-get-bored-can-be-positive_uk_643e4691e4b04997b56d04d0 For more resources, see https://screenstrong.org/ We would love to have you join us in doing our Lifestyle Course which walks through kids' brains and screens and solutions to help your home. https://screenstrong.org/courses/ #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #reclaimchildhood #reclaimkids #screentips #childhood #pediatricresearch #getoutside #familyreset #losethescreens #screendetox #lifestylecourse #boredom #letthembebored

ScreenStrong gives you the reasons WHY and HOW to remove access to toxic screens (video games, social media, pornography) from developing brains. No nonsense, no arguments, no complicated parental controls or impossible rules. We are here for you! Our hope is that parents can learn more about the brain science, research and be empowered to lead their families! #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #restoringpeace #reconnectingfamilies #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #brainandscreens #wevegotyourback #studentcourse #childdevelopment #dopamine #thescreenstruggleisreal #familyreset #itsokaytobedifferent #jointhecommunity #teens

Did you know the average teen spends nine hours a day on a device? This amounts to more than 16,000 hours from 8th-12th grade. Think about all the other awesome things teenagers could be doing in those 16,000 hours! That could be so many hours applied to other activities and relationships instead of screens. Do you want your child to learn things like this? This is a piece of our Student Course. We are releasing the ScreenStrong Student Course on Friday, September 1st. Finally there is a resource for your child to learn about brains and screens and all that goes with that. #screenstrong #bescreenstrong #brainandscreens #backtoschool #wevegotyourback #reconnectingfamilies #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #studentcourse #bringbackchildhood #screenstrongkids #greentimeoverscreentime #getoutside

Join us on our mission to "Save the brains"! Our long-awaited Student Course is almost here. We recommend this course for upper elementary grades and early middle school. Here are the Lessons: 1) Your Amazing Brain 2) What's the Deal with Screens? 3) Physical: You'll Have a Stronger Body 4) Mental: You'll Have a Sharper Brain 5) Social: You'll Have Deeper Friendships 6) Emotional: You'll Be Less Anxious 7) Freedom 8) Your Adventure Awaits We will be sharing more next week! We can't wait to show you more. #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #reconnectingfamilies #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #restoringpeace #wevegotyourback #brainandscreens #schoolsandscreens #backtoschool #studentcourse

More studies continue to be done around the globe on certain aspects of screentime, various ages and the effects. This particular study done in Japan focused on young kids and the impacts on development. You can read the whole article here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2808593 Screentime for children has increased significantly because of all the digital devices and content and since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study showed the association between significant screen time and some delays in young children. We have a lot of resources on brains and screens here: https://screenstrong.org/kidsbrainsandscreens/ We're here to help you prevent screen addiction, build strong family connections, life skills and healthy habits! #screenstrong #bescreenstrong #reconnectingfamilies #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #restoringpeace #brainandscreens #wevegotyourback #getoutside #greentimeoverscreentime #bringbackchildhood #screendetox #freeplay #screenstrongkids #childhood #childdevelopment #JAMApediatrics

ScreenStrong welcomes everyone back to school with this ENCORE episode in which Melanie is joined by our friend Matt Miles, a teacher and co-author of Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber. Matt is a passionate educator and advocate for his students. With his uniquely bold convictions, Matt Miles talks about the counterproductive nature of "ed tech," the social anxiety that screens perpetuate in students, and tips for parents to communicate with educators regarding screen use in the classroom. https://screenstrongfamilies.buzzsprout.com/1460173/13457630-encore-why-screens-are-failing-students-and-frustrating-teachers-with-matt-miles-61 #screenstrong #bescreenstrong #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #schoolsandscreens #teenagers #dopamine #podcastoftheweek #podcast #smartphones #screenaddiction #thescreenstruggleisreal #losethescreens #backtoschool

Hi, it’s Melanie here! I can’t wait to share our new Student Course with you. Here’s a little bit about it and we will continue to share more. Set a reminder for September 1st! 🎉 #bescreenstrong #screenstrong #studentcourse #brainsandscreens #tweens #kids #teenagers #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #reclaimingchildhood #reelsinstagram #reeloftheday #parentingreel

We are thrilled to announce that our ScreenStrong Student Course is almost out! This has been our most requested resource. Finally there is a resource with brain science, research, and lifestyle content for your kids. This 8-lesson course covers the dangers of screen overuse, the mental health risks of social media, and steps for recognizing, preventing and reversing screen addiction. We will be sharing more details and samples over the next 10 days. This course is aimed at upper elementary and early middle school aged kids. We can't wait to share more! https://screenstrong.org/courses/ #screenstrong #reclaimkids #reconnectingfamilies #brainandscreens #reclaimingchildhood #restoringpeace #schoolsandscreens #studentcourse #bescreenstrong

It's so important to understand the role of dopamine in our brains and how different factors affect the natural levels. Especially with our kids' developing brains, we encourage you to consider how dopamine addiction pathways work. This is a great podcast to listen to that discusses dopamine with Dr. Stacey: https://screenstrongfamilies.buzzsprout.com/1460173/12817294-twisted-truth-dopamine-and-screens-with-dr-adriana-stacey-151 Our Lifestyle Course shows you a proven pathway for success with science as a guide. It’s built on brain science from universities, medical research, and leading professionals in the mental health field. The easy-to-understand content is perfect for all families and can be used individually or in a group setting. Our new Student Course will help kids understand their amazing brains and then also how screens affect them. We will be releasing the course soon! https://screenstrong.org/courses/ #screenstrong #bescreenstrong #restoringpeace #reconnectingfamilies #reclaimingchildhood #brainandscreens #reclaimkids #screenreset #schoolsandscreens #teenagers #dopamine #lifestylecourse #studentcourse

We have all experienced how time outside can be restorative, refreshing, mood-lifting, and so much more. Green time over screen time is a great motto to go by in our families. Deakin University researchers, led by PhD researcher Marina Torjinski and Dr Sharon Horwood from Deakin's School of Psychology, are investigating whether time in natural environments has the potential to offset the screen-related problems parents often experience with their children. This article also mentions the positive connections formed when parents play outside with their kids. https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/8255305/green-time-trumps-screen-time-in-limiting-bad-behaviour/ Article in The Courier by Melissa Meehan Let's look for ways to be outside with our children this week! ScreenStrong has many ideas for connecting with your kids, prioritizing healthy habits and life skills, and keeping technology a tool. https://screenstrong.org/ #screenstrong #bescreenstrong #reclaimkids #reclaimingchildhood #reconnectingfamilies #restoringpeace #wevegotyourback #brainandscreens #wildandfreechildren #freeplay #getoutside #goplayoutside #greentimeoverscreentime