[Encore] Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin

[Encore] Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin

From Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) by Dr. Gila

June 9, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 1 · Episode 37

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Ash Brandin about changing perspectives on screen time for families.

A fan favorite (and with good reason!). But first... 🌟 Get your free printable meltdown guide at parentingwithconnection.com/guide Encore episode: Stressed about screen time? (Who isn't?!) What you're about to hear might surprise you...and make this topic feel a lot less scary. In this episode, I'm joined by Ash Brandin, EdS, aka TheGamerEducator and author of the bestselling book, "Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family," for an eye-opening conversation that may just change how you think about screens. You'll hear: Why screen-time conflicts feel so charged, and the mindset shifts that instantly lower the temperature. What most parents miss about their kids’ relationship with screens. Why common screen-time strategies can backfire, and what works better. Practical ways to build healthier tech skills without shame, fear, or power struggles. Resources: ⭐️ Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family , by Ash Brandin ⭐️ The Burnt Toast Guide to Division of Responsibility , by Virginia Sole-Smith About Ash Brandin Ash Brandin, EdS, known online as TheGamerEducator, empowers families to make screen time sustainable, manageable, and beneficial for the…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gila

Guest: Ash Brandin

Topics covered

  • screen time
  • parenting
  • mindset shift
  • technology
  • family dynamics

Keywords

  • screen time
  • parenting strategies
  • tech skills
  • mindset shifts
  • family relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family, The Burnt Toast Guide to Division of Responsibility

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