Andrew Doan

Doctor who welcomes Melanie Hempe to share her personal journey from screen struggles to screen solutions. He explores the neuroscience of screen overuse in kids and teens.

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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 2min

Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World—Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Andrew Doan (#238)

Dr. Andrew Doan, a doctor, welcomes Melanie Hempe, a registered nurse and founder of ScreenStrong, to discuss the challenges of screen addiction in children. They share Melanie's personal journey, sparked by her son's video game struggles. The conversation dives into the neuroscience behind screen overuse and its dangers to developing brains. They offer practical strategies for families to unplug and reconnect, emphasize the importance of real-life interactions, and explore the positive impacts of reducing screen time on mental health and overall development.

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