Screens & Teens: Why They’re Hooked and How to Help Them Unplug

In this insightful episode of Grow Like a Mother, host Jill Wright is joined by Stephanie Kakris, a parenting expert, Life Coach, and co-founder of ScreenCoach, to explore the science and psychology behind kids’ screen addiction. Together, they dive into why screens have such a strong pull on our kids, how the dopamine cycle plays a role in keeping them hooked, and the long-term impact of excessive screen time on their health and well-being. Stephanie shares her personal experience navigating screen addiction with her own children and provides parents with her practical three-step process to manage screen time effectively and empower kids to make healthier choices. **Time Stamps** Managing Screen Time Philosophy (00:04:00)   Discussion on the challenges of traditional screen time limits and the philosophy of earning screen time through positive activities. Parental Conflict Reduction (00:10:52)   How Screen Coach alleviates parental tension by removing parents from the role of enforcer regarding screen time limits. Benefits of Screen Coach for Routines (00:12:50)   Explanation of how the app helps children establish healthy routines, including benefits for sleep and school readiness. Engaging Children in Non-Screen Activities (00:15:43)   Discussion on how Screen Coach encourages children to engage in offline activities, combating boredom after screen time. Understanding the Impact of Screens (00:19:15)   Explanation of the dopamine cycle related to screen time and its effects on children's motivation and behavior. Types of Screen Time (00:23:27)   Exploration of active vs. passive screen time and its varying impacts on children's health. Family Engagement and Screen Time (00:28:10)   Encourage families to engage together in screen-free activities for better connection. **Connect with Stephanie** Website: www.myscreencoach.com ***** Want More Jill? Discover Your SuperMom Type:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Take the Quiz⁠⁠⁠ Join The Village: Connect with like-minded mompreneurs and access exclusive resources to help you build your business. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Your Author-Signed Copy: Order your signed copy of "Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise" today! ⁠⁠⁠Order Here⁠⁠⁠ **Keywords** Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Mompreneur, Screen time management, Dopamine and screen addiction, Healthy screen habits, Managing kids' tech use, Digital detox for kids, Parenting and screen time, Reducing screen addiction, Screen time boundaries, Healthy tech habits for kids, Dopamine cycle in kids