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Impacts of Excessive Screen Time to Emotional and Behavioral Regulation

The Hidden Impacts of Excessive Screen Time on Dysregulated Children

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Most parents think screen time just makes kids “hyper” or “lazy.” What if I told you it can rewire their brain’s stress system — and you might already be seeing the signs? I’ve seen screens trigger meltdowns, anxiety, withdrawal, and even physical stress. It’s not about parenting style—it’s about understanding your child’s brain and stepping

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Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Is screen time triggering explosive reactions in your home? You’re not alone, and it’s not just a matter of turning off the devices. Our kids’ nervous systems are getting hijacked by screen time, leading to what I call “device rage.”    This intense frustration and anger may feel hard to understand as parents, but there is a reason why it

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Practical Ways to Break from Screen Time Battles

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If every evening in your home feels like a battle over screens, you’re not alone. Parents tell me daily how exhausted they are from constant negotiations, meltdowns, and guilt around devices. What most don’t realize is that screen struggles aren’t just about willpower — they’re about self-regulation. When kids are overstimulated, their brains can’t shift

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Three young people studying the impact of screen time on the brain and body while sitting on a couch and using a laptop.

The Effects of Screen Time on Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes You’ve probably heard that screens just make kids distracted—but the truth is, they rewire how your child’s nervous system functions. What looks like defiance, zoning out, or endless meltdowns after video games isn’t “bad behavior.” It’s a dysregulated brain trying to find balance. In this blog, we’ll explore what science really says about the effects

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14 Tips for Healthy Media Usage

14 Tips for Healthy Media Usage That Support Your Child’s Mental Health

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If screen time feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. Many parents today are overwhelmed trying to balance technology, schoolwork, and emotional well-being. The truth is—digital media isn’t the enemy. It’s how we use it that matters. In this blog, you’ll discover 14 practical, science-backed tips for healthy media usage that help your child

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Impacts of Excessive Screen Time to Emotional and Behavioral Regulation

The Hidden Impacts of Excessive Screen Time on Dysregulated Children

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Most parents think screen time just makes kids “hyper” or “lazy.” What if I told you it can rewire their brain’s stress system — and you might already be seeing the signs? I’ve seen screens trigger meltdowns, anxiety, withdrawal, and even physical stress. It’s not about parenting style—it’s about understanding your child’s brain and stepping

Read More »
Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Understanding Angry Kids and How to Handle Screen Time Meltdowns

Is screen time triggering explosive reactions in your home? You’re not alone, and it’s not just a matter of turning off the devices. Our kids’ nervous systems are getting hijacked by screen time, leading to what I call “device rage.”    This intense frustration and anger may feel hard to understand as parents, but there is a reason why it

Read More »
kids watching tablet - Dr. Roseann

Practical Ways to Break from Screen Time Battles

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If every evening in your home feels like a battle over screens, you’re not alone. Parents tell me daily how exhausted they are from constant negotiations, meltdowns, and guilt around devices. What most don’t realize is that screen struggles aren’t just about willpower — they’re about self-regulation. When kids are overstimulated, their brains can’t shift

Read More »
Three young people studying the impact of screen time on the brain and body while sitting on a couch and using a laptop.

The Effects of Screen Time on Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes You’ve probably heard that screens just make kids distracted—but the truth is, they rewire how your child’s nervous system functions. What looks like defiance, zoning out, or endless meltdowns after video games isn’t “bad behavior.” It’s a dysregulated brain trying to find balance. In this blog, we’ll explore what science really says about the effects

Read More »
14 Tips for Healthy Media Usage

14 Tips for Healthy Media Usage That Support Your Child’s Mental Health

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If screen time feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. Many parents today are overwhelmed trying to balance technology, schoolwork, and emotional well-being. The truth is—digital media isn’t the enemy. It’s how we use it that matters. In this blog, you’ll discover 14 practical, science-backed tips for healthy media usage that help your child

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