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Sep 25, 2025 18 min

Tech and Tots

from Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World Hosted by Cassie Dietrich

Guest: Dr. Megan Schabbing, Lead Psychiatrist at Ohio Health Screens can capture attention — but for young children, too much too soon can affect how their brains grow. Dr. Megan Schabbing explains the risks of early screen exposure and why pediatricians recommend waiting before introducing devices. Topics covered: How early screen use affects brain development and learning Why boredom and “analog” play are critical for young kids Guidelines for healthy media habits in the early years This conversation is just one of many. Visit www.dublinschools.net/press-pause to explore tools, resources, and actions you can take today to help your family Press Pause. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. This conversation is just one of many. Visit www.dublinschools.net/press-pause to explore tools, resources, and actions you can take today to help your family Press Pause. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation.

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Guest: Dr. Megan Schabbing, Lead Psychiatrist at Ohio Health Screens can capture attention — but for young children, too much too soon can affect how their brains grow. Dr. Megan Schabbing explains the risks of early screen exposure and why pediatricians recommend waiting before introducing devices. Topics covered: How early screen use affects brain development and learningWhy boredom and “analog” play are critical for young kidsGuidelines for healthy media habits in the early yearsThis...

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