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144. Protecting Young Minds: Dr. Alison Yeung on Smartphones, Boundaries, and Brain Health
Manage episode 478224155 series 3450393
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
149 episodes
Manage episode 478224155 series 3450393
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
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