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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, The Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips and important insights that parents will want to share with their kids and teens.
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Raising Independent Kids: The Issue of Phone Trackers with America’s ‘Worst’ Mom (encore)

May 18, 2026

Kids and teens are experiencing less independence than in the past — whether due to screen time, parents' fears of letting them roam freely, or other factors. It’s a problem. But why? And what can be done?

In this episode, host Dr. Delaney Ruston discusses this important topic with journalist Lenore Skenazy, who was...

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What Does “Hookup Culture” Actually Mean? Answers for Parents and Teens (encore)

May 4, 2026

Host Delaney Ruston, MD, delves into this complex topic with Lisa Wade, PhD, researcher and author of American Hookup. Lisa shares insights from her 15 years of research, offering a deep understanding of sexual dynamics on college campuses, as explored in her book.

We examine the nuances of the term "hookup,"...

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