Ep. 304: 10 Digital Rules Every Parent Needs – with Dr. Jean Twenge

About this episode

Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Jean Twenge discuss the impact of digital exposure on children's mental health and share essential rules for parents.

Smartphones and social media have radically transformed childhood . In this episode of Parenting Great Kids , Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Jean Twenge explore how constant digital exposure is linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption in kids and teens. Dr. Twenge shares powerful tips from her book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World , including: Delay smartphone use until kids drive Keep devices out of bedrooms overnight Set daily screen limits and enforce them Openly discuss the dangers of cyberbullying and online content These rules help reclaim childhood from the grip of technology. While tech is here to stay, balance is possible . Dr. Twenge emphasizes proactive parenting—being aware, staying involved, and not being afraid to set firm boundaries. As Dr. Meeker reminds listeners, protecting kids' mental health is worth every hard conversation about screens, apps, and smartphones. 📚 Resources Work with Dr. Meg One-on-One Struggling with parenting challenges and need personalized guidance? Dr. Meg Meeker offers private parent coaching tailored to your family's needs. Learn More About Dr. Jean Twenge’s Research Stay up-to-date with Dr. Twenge’s…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Meg Meeker

Guest: Dr. Jean Twenge

Topics covered

• digital parenting
• mental health
• technology
• anxiety
• depression
• screen time
• cyberbullying

Keywords

• smartphones
• social media
• parenting tips
• screen limits
• proactive parenting
• childhood
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World

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