Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Ep. 304: 10 Digital Rules Every Parent Needs – with Dr. Jean Twenge


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Smartphones and social media have radically transformed childhood. In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Jean Twenge explore how constant digital exposure is linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption in kids and teens.

Dr. Twenge shares powerful tips from her book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World, including:

  • Delay smartphone use until kids drive
  • Keep devices out of bedrooms overnight
  • Set daily screen limits and enforce them
  • Openly discuss the dangers of cyberbullying and online content


These rules help reclaim childhood from the grip of technology.

While tech is here to stay, balance is possible. Dr. Twenge emphasizes proactive parenting—being aware, staying involved, and not being afraid to set firm boundaries.

As Dr. Meeker reminds listeners, protecting kids' mental health is worth every hard conversation about screens, apps, and smartphones.


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