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[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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