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144. Protecting Young Minds: Dr. Alison Yeung on Smartphones, Boundaries, and Brain Health

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Family doctor, mom, and founder of TheSmartPhoneEffectMD, Dr. Alison Yeung joins us to tackle one of the biggest parenting challenges today: raising healthy, connected kids in a digital world.

We discuss:

  • The real risks kids face online—from anxiety and depression, to AI, sextortion and grooming
  • The critical link between screen time and mental health
  • The 5 R’s for smartphone readiness
  • What age-appropriate digital routines can look like
  • How parents can model healthy tech habits

Whether your child already has a device or you’re trying to delay that first phone, this episode is packed with insight, research, and practical strategies to help you feel empowered — not overwhelmed.

🔗 Resources & Links:
→ Follow Dr. Yeung and download her Digital Guide for Parents on Instagram @TheSmartPhoneEffectMD
→ Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent

  continue reading

149 episodes

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Content provided by Sasha High. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sasha High or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Family doctor, mom, and founder of TheSmartPhoneEffectMD, Dr. Alison Yeung joins us to tackle one of the biggest parenting challenges today: raising healthy, connected kids in a digital world.

We discuss:

  • The real risks kids face online—from anxiety and depression, to AI, sextortion and grooming
  • The critical link between screen time and mental health
  • The 5 R’s for smartphone readiness
  • What age-appropriate digital routines can look like
  • How parents can model healthy tech habits

Whether your child already has a device or you’re trying to delay that first phone, this episode is packed with insight, research, and practical strategies to help you feel empowered — not overwhelmed.

🔗 Resources & Links:
→ Follow Dr. Yeung and download her Digital Guide for Parents on Instagram @TheSmartPhoneEffectMD
→ Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent

  continue reading

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