Episode 2206 - How to Manage Teen Screen Time This Summer: The Social Media Driver’s License

Episode 2206 - How to Manage Teen Screen Time This Summer: The Social Media Driver’s License

From Ash Said It® Show by Ash Brown

June 3, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how to manage teen screen time by empowering them to be responsible digital citizens through a framework called the Social Media Driver's License.

Is your teenager’s summer "free time" quickly becoming a "digital free-for-all"? As school ends, parents everywhere are bracing for the inevitable surge in screen time. Instead of constant battles over device limits and social media bans, what if you could empower your teen to become a responsible digital citizen? In this episode of The Ash Said It Show, I sit down with Jennifer Berger, founder of Ready Set Screen, to discuss a transformative parenting framework: the Social Media Driver's License. We’re moving beyond the typical fear-based narrative surrounding "the social media problem." Jennifer Berger shares why a proactive, skill-based approach is the key to raising digitally responsible adults. By treating social media access as a privilege that requires training—much like driving a car—parents can shift their role from digital "police" to trusted mentors. If you are tired of the daily struggle to control your teenager's devices, this episode provides the roadmap you need. We break down actionable strategies to help you build trust, foster open communication, and prepare your child for the complexities of the digital landscape. Ready to change your approach to teen screen…

People in this episode

Host: Ash Brown

Guest: Jennifer Berger

Topics covered

  • teen screen time
  • digital citizenship
  • parenting strategies
  • social media
  • youth wellness

Keywords

  • teenagers
  • screen time management
  • digital wellness
  • social media training
  • parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ready Set Screen

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