In today’s episode, Melanie shares five simple but powerful strategies to help your family enjoy a peaceful, connected, ScreenStrong Christmas. If you’ve ever watched the holidays get hijacked by devices, meltdowns, or gaming marathons at grandma’s house, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity you need to lead your family well this season. You’ll learn: Why giving presence (not screens) creates a more meaningful Christmas morningHow to plan tech-free traditions that help your k...
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In today’s episode, Melanie shares five simple but powerful strategies to help your family enjoy a peaceful, connected, ScreenStrong Christmas. If you’ve ever watched the holidays get hijacked by devices, meltdowns, or gaming marathons at grandma’s house, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity you need to lead your family well this season. You’ll learn: Why giving presence (not screens) creates a more meaningful Christmas morningHow to plan tech-free traditions that help your k...
Building Executive Function: Why Play Matters More Than Tech with Mariana Carazo (#239)
ScreenStrong Families
48 minutes
6 months ago
Building Executive Function: Why Play Matters More Than Tech with Mariana Carazo (#239)
In this special episode, originally aired on the Developing Minds podcast and shared with permission, host Mariana Carazo sits down with Mandee Hamann from ScreenStrong to explore how early tech exposure impacts brain development—and what parents can do about it. Mandee and Mariana discuss practical insights grounded in brain science, emphasizing the vital role of play in early childhood and the importance of delaying tech for as long as possible. Drawing from experience, they offer simple, e...
ScreenStrong Families
In today’s episode, Melanie shares five simple but powerful strategies to help your family enjoy a peaceful, connected, ScreenStrong Christmas. If you’ve ever watched the holidays get hijacked by devices, meltdowns, or gaming marathons at grandma’s house, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity you need to lead your family well this season. You’ll learn: Why giving presence (not screens) creates a more meaningful Christmas morningHow to plan tech-free traditions that help your k...
