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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 42 MIN

Why Your Kid Can't Put Down Their Phone — It's Brain Science

from Parenting in a Tech World · host Bark Technologies

Dr. Carrie Mackensen is a clinical psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Successful Parent. With 25 years of experience and two boys of her own, she blends neuroscience and attachment theory to help families set healthy tech boundaries. She shares why screens flood kids' brains with dopamine, what happened when her own son secretly played video games during class, and the first step overwhelmed parents should take today.Ways to stay connected with Dr. Carrie:https://successfulparent.com/https://www.instagram.com/successful_parent/https://successfulparent.substack.com/

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