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Inside a District That Went All In on Digital Wellness (Live at the Kansas State Board of Education)
A rural Kansas district shares what changed in classrooms and homes after going K–12 with The Screen Guardians. What happens when an entire school district stops talking about screen time and…
Edtech in Schools: The Honest Truth Parents Deserve
If you've watched your kid trudge out of school carrying a Chromebook and felt a quiet knot in your stomach — you're not imagining it. Edtech in schools rolled out faster than the brain science…
Who's Teaching the Teachers? Screens, Phone Bans & Keeping Kids Safe — with Dr. Elizabeth Walter
We talk a lot about what screens are doing to kids in the classroom. But here's a question we don't ask enough: who is teaching the teachers? In this episode, host Katie sits down with Dr. Elizabeth…
How to Protect Kids Online: Are We Showing Up Too Late? (Prevention vs. Response)
Why prevention has to come before the message ever hits your kid's phone. What if prevention became the first layer of protection — not the second? In this solo episode of The Screen Guardians…
Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital Age: 3 Proven Strategies with Dr. Shreya Hessler
You already know the screens are an issue. You feel it in the eye rolls. You feel it in the bedtime battles. You feel it in your own thumb as you scroll one more time before sleep. Raising healthy…
Intentional Parenting in a Digital World: 5 Proven Strategies That Build Connection with Kori Bloom
If you've ever found yourself yelling "put the phone down!" while simultaneously scrolling your own device, you're not alone. Intentional parenting in a digital world is one of the biggest challenges…
Social Media Effects on Teen Mental Health — What a Family Therapist Wants Every Parent to Know
If you've ever handed your toddler a tablet just to get through dinner — or noticed your teenager retreating to their room for hours on end, scrolling and silent — you're not alone. Most of us feel…
Why Digital Health Starts at Home (And How Our New Parent Portal Can Help)
Parenting kids in the digital age is incredibly hard. We are the first generation to raise children in the most digitally saturated environment in human history. With teens averaging more than seven…
Digital Detox for Emotional Resilience: Lessons from a University Course with Dr. Shreya Hessler
In an era where our lives are intertwined with screens, the concept of a digital detox has emerged as both a necessity and a revelation. Have you ever wondered how stepping away from your devices…
A superintendent's honest take: Why screen education matters more than ever
An in-depth conversation with a veteran superintendent on why digital safety isn't optional—and how a rural Kansas district is leading by example. When I first sat down with Paul Larkin,…
Supporting anxious kids in a digital world: why education—not restriction—is the real answer
In a world where likes and comments feel like lifelines, where digital conversations unfold faster than emotions can catch up, our kids are navigating a reality we never had to. If you've ever…
A New Page for Our Kids: What Bell-to-Bell Phone-Free Schools Might Offer Them—And Us
I want to start with a story. Not one from my childhood—but from today. Last week, I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with a group of parents, educators, and advocates at the Kansas State Capitol. It…
Listening between the lines: A conversation about digital safety, from the inside out with Dr. Currie Myers
In one of the most grounded and deeply human conversations we've had the honor to be part of, Kevin and I sat down with Dr. Currie Myers—America's Criminologist—for an episode that reached well…
Kansas middle school limits Chromebooks to reduce screen time and improve student focus
In recent years, the conversation around reducing screen time in schools has moved from quiet concern to active policy change. Educators, parents, and mental health professionals are paying closer…
What Screens Can't Teach: A Conversation About the Growing Cost of Digital Learning with Susan Dunaway
This episode explores the powerful connection between digital learning and brain development, featuring insights from neurotherapist Susan Dunaway. From screen-based reading to educational apps in…
When School Devices Aren't as Safe as we Think: Guest Andy Liddell
When a kindergartener walks into their classroom, the space is built for them. The chairs are small. The crayons are thick. The books are softbound and full of pictures. Slowly, over the years, their…
Running Toward the Hard Conversations: A Story of Heartbreak, Hope, and Digital Safety - Conversation with Ben Tracy
I've always believed in the power of a story—especially when it comes from someone who's lived every moment of it. That's why I invited Ben Tracy onto the Screen Guardians platform. Ben isn't just a…
When Trust is Tested: What Parents Are Learning About School-issued Devices
This heartfelt episode explores how school-issued devices can quietly expose children to harmful content—and what parents can do to stay informed and involved. Sometimes parenting in a digital world…
The Dark Corners Of The Internet: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Emerging Online Threats To Kids
There are conversations I wish we didn't have to have. But here we are—because ignoring hard truths doesn't protect our children. And pretending the digital world isn't changing at an alarming pace…
How One Conversation Shifts Digital Parenting Strategies
There are some conversations that feel too big to begin. Talking about the digital world and our kids—what they're exposed to, what they're carrying, how their brains and hearts are shaped by…
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Screen Guardians Podcast has published 33 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Screen Guardians Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 50m.
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