Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast
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Real-Life Math Happens Everywhere
In this episode of Beyond the Screen Families, we sit down with Liz and Erin from the Math Happiness Project to explore how math can come alive in everyday life and why it matters far beyond…
Why Nature Play Matters (Even in Your Backyard)
You don’t need acres of land or a big outdoor adventure to give your child the benefits of nature. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes explores why nature play is one of the most powerful tools for…
Raising Money-Smart Kids: Building Wealth Beyond the Screen
In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes, sit down with Erika Avina from Prosperity Planning to talk about something that impacts every family — wealth, financial literacy, and how we teach our kids to…
Low-Pressure Spring Break: Simple Days That Create Real Memories
Spring break doesn’t have to mean expensive trips or packed schedules to be meaningful. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes shares a refreshing approach to spring break: lowering the pressure and…
Springtime Nature Challenges for Curious Kids
Spring invites kids back outside, but sometimes screens still win. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes shares simple, screen-free nature challenges that spark curiosity, build resilience, and…
Screen-Free Summers: Real Life Learning and Balance
Can a completely screen-free summer transform your family dynamic? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Samantha Hayes welcomes Chelsea Kuhn — mother, entrepreneur, disability author, and speaker —…
Why Open-Ended Play is the Antidote to Screens
If screens offer fast entertainment, open-ended play offers something deeper... imagination, confidence, problem-solving, and resilience. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes breaks down why…
The Hardest Part About Limiting Screens
Limiting screens isn’t hard because kids love them. It’s hard because of what happens when you say no. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes breaks down the real reason reducing screen time feels…
Why It's Not About No Screens (And What It Is About)
The screen-time conversation has become extreme and parents are stuck in the middle. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes breaks down why the goal has never been “no screens,” what families actually…
S1E31 Raising Resilient, Confident Kids in a Digital World
Screens aren’t going anywhere and neither are the concerns parents feel about confidence, resilience, and independence. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes explores what resilience really means in a…
S1E30 What Parents Get Wrong About Play (And How to Fix It)
We all say we value play, but I've also noticed and done this myself--unknowingly block it, rush it, or overcomplicate it. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Hayes breaks down the most common…
S1E29 Tiny Screen-Free Connection Moments That Make a Big Difference
When screens sneak into our days, it’s rarely because we planned it. It happens in tiny moments. The waiting, transitioning, filling space, calming chaos. In this episode, we focus on intentional…
S1E28 What If Curiosity Led the Way? Raising Imaginative and Thoughtful Kids
What if curiosity could change the way your child sees the world? In this episode, I’m joined by Erika James, author of What If You Dare the Dandelions to Sing, for a thoughtful conversation about…
S1E27 5 Signs Your Child Needs a Screen Break & What To Do About It
Screens aren’t the enemy, but sometimes your child’s body and brain are quietly asking for a break. In this episode, we’ll explore five clear signs your child may be overstimulated by screens, why…
S1E26 Holiday Screen Balance Without the Drama
The holidays bring magic and meltdowns. In this episode, we’re talking about how to create a healthy screen balance during the holidays without constant negotiations, guilt, or power struggles.…
S1E25 Making Storytime Matter: Screen-Free Reading Strategies with Word Play Speech
In this episode, we sit down with Ali Manahan, founder of Word Play Speech, to explore practical strategies for making storytime engaging, interactive, and screen-free. Families will learn how to…
S1E24 Unlocking Screen‑Free Play: Inside TumbleTales’ Interactive Audio Stories
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Rossi, the creator of TumbleTales, a unique platform that offers bite‑sized interactive audio adventures for kids designed to inspire movement, imagination, and…
S1E23 Adventure Starts Here: Making Outdoor Time Easy, Fun, and Doable
What if adventure didn’t require plane tickets, packed itineraries, or elaborate planning, just curiosity, courage, and stepping outside your front door? In this episode, I’m joined by Debbie Bamsey,…
S1E22 Connection Rituals You Can Start This Week
Connection doesn’t happen by accident, it grows from intentional rituals. In this episode, we’ll explore five simple, practical connection rituals you can start this week, why they work, and how even…
S1E21 Everyday Connection at Home: Play, Micro-Moments & Less Screen Time
In this episode of Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast, we chat with Claire, founder of Connection Made Simple — about screen-free play, meaningful family connection, and turning…
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Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast has published 39 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 21m.
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