Aug 24, 2026
What happens when a high school struggling with smartphone distractions takes a bold step and starts locking away all devices, midway through the school year?
Even more unusual: the phones aren’t just put away; they’re locked up in classrooms for the entire day, except during lunch.
Dr. Delaney interviews Principal...
Aug 10, 2026
This week we return to a popular episode, originally published in Jan 2025, where Dr. Delaney dives into the world of Roblox and examines how in-game purchases impact young people, featuring insights from two young Roblox players and Mark Edwards, a therapist specializing in excessive video game use among teens.
The...
Jul 27, 2026
How are students really using ChatGPT and other AI tools for school work? What do they see as acceptable? And where do they draw the line? What happens when AI is used for creative projects, and at what cost?
In this episode of Parenting in the Screen Age, Delaney Ruston, MD, explores the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT...
Jul 13, 2026
In many schools today, students hesitate to give class presentations. Not because of stage fright, but because they're afraid of being secretly recorded and mocked on social media.
Principals across the country are spending their time managing the aftermath of incidents sparked by viral trends like “Ship or Dip”...
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,...