Good Inside with Dr. Becky Raising Kids in a World of Smartphones & AI
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Nov 18, 2025 
Dr. Jean Twenge, a research psychologist and author of 'Ten Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World', joins Dr. Becky to explore the challenges of parenting in a digital age. They discuss essential rules for setting phone boundaries and the importance of phone-free zones, particularly at family dinners. Twenge emphasizes delaying smartphones until driving age and shares insights on managing meltdowns while enforcing tech rules. The conversation sheds light on fostering real-world independence in children and how it contributes to resilience and mental well-being.
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Loopiest Hot Wheels Track Teaches Perseverance
- Dr. Becky built a giant Hot Wheels track with her child and learned perseverance through tinkering.
- The crash led to calm reflection and repeated attempts until it worked.
No Devices In The Bedroom
- Remove devices from bedrooms overnight to protect sleep and mental health.
- Enforce this as a firm rule for everyone in the family, including adults.
Nightphone Use Fragments Sleep
- Teens commonly use phones between midnight and 5 a.m., which fragments sleep and worsens mental health.
- Interruptions from phones make it hard to separate exhaustion from mood problems.
