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

Feb 17, 2025

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," the...

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Is It Okay for Kids and Teens to Be Angry With Their Parents?

Feb 10, 2025

Parents know it can be tough when their kids and teens get mad at them for establishing a boundary. It can make parents feel uncomfortable, question their boundaries, or shy away from setting them altogether.

Dr. Delaney speaks with psychologist Karen Pavlidis, Ph.D., about how to think about—and what to...

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How Smartwatches Are Subverting School No-Phone Policies

Feb 3, 2025

It’s no surprise that smartphones in the classroom can cause serious disruptions to learning. But what about smartwatches? Dr. Delaney explores the rising issue of wrist-based computers in schools and how one school has decided to tackle the problem. 

She speaks with K-8 school counselor and Nurtured Heart...

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