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The episode discusses the impact of screens on children and offers practical solutions for parents to reduce screen dependence.

Screens aren't just hard for kids to put down because they enjoy them. As Michaeleen Doucleff explains in  Dopamine Kids , screens can become powerful "dopamine magnets," pulling children back again and again, often without leaving them feeling calmer, happier, or more fulfilled afterward. In Part 2 of this important conversation on  The Child Psych Podcast , Tammy Schamuhn and Michaeleen Doucleff move from understanding the science of dopamine and screen time to exploring practical solutions parents can use at home. Discover evidence-informed strategies to help children reduce screen dependence without constant power struggles. Learn how to create screen-free spaces that support healthy sleep, improved attention, meaningful family connection, and everyday adventure. Michaeleen shares why simply removing screens is rarely enough and how parents can help children reconnect with activities that naturally support emotional well-being. This episode explores how outdoor play, creativity, movement, boredom, relationships, and family rituals can help children find genuine satisfaction beyond digital entertainment. If you're concerned about screen addiction, excessive screen…

People in this episode

Host: Tammy Schamuhn

Guest: Michaeleen Doucleff

Topics covered

• screen time
• dopamine
• parenting strategies
• child mental health
• screen addiction
• family connection

Keywords

• screen addiction
• dopamine
• parenting
• mental health
• child development
• screen-free spaces
• family activities

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Books & works: Dopamine Kids

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