Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers Podcast

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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.

How Does Our Digital Age Impact Teen Weed Use? (encore)

Jun 29, 2026

Originally published Jan 2024

In this episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston explores the complex issue of weed use among teenagers in today's digital world. The discussion delves into how cannabis is portrayed and often glamorized on social media and the potential risks this poses to young people,...

Brain Biology and Preventing Excessive Video Gaming (encore)

Jun 15, 2026

Why do some kids and teens get overly frustrated and bored when it’s time to turn off their video games? How to know when game playing has become excessive? What are tips that all families should know for ensuring healthy video game play?

In today’s episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston explores...

A Health Move That Will Change Your Life, with Manoush Zomorodi

Jun 1, 2026

In today’s episode, Dr. Ruston interviews tech journalist Manoush Zomorodi about her book Body Electric and a movement to normalize periodic movement breaks from screens.

Zomorodi talks about research that shows five minutes of gentle movement every 30 minutes can significantly improve glucose, blood pressure,...