Kids, Screens + Mental Health: A Therapist’s Urgent Advice

Therapist, author, and mom of four Tessa Stuckey (@themomtherapist), known for her book "For the Sake of Our Youth," opens up about what she’s seeing in today’s families and why “all online access equals risk.”From dopamine dumps and device-driven tantrums to porn exposure on the school bus, Tessa shares what’s actually happening in kids’ brains and the simple boundaries that help restore connection and confidence at home.In this episode of The Tech Translator Podcast by Parent ProTech, you’ll hear:Why “all online access = risk” and how to set guardrails.The dopamine problem: drips vs. dumps.How to handle tantrums, self-regulation, and screen meltdowns.Practical tools like family code words, narration, and screen-free zones.If you’re a parent, educator, or counselor trying to raise balanced, tech-wise kids, this one’s for you.Kids, Screens + Mental Health: A Therapist’s Urgent Advice