Original Air Date: June 22, 2023

We are so excited about this hot topic and our incredible guest—Stacy Jagger!

Stacy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is the founder and clinical director of Music City Family Therapy and the author of 30 Day Blackout and A Letter from Emma. You may have seen her as a regular guest on “Today in Nashville” or sharing her expertise on child development on local morning and evening news.

In this episode, Stacy and Lisa dive into how screens—phones, tablets, TVs, and computers—impact children and families. For many families, screens have become a distraction from connection or a way to avoid deeper issues. More importantly, excessive screen use is a major cause of dysregulation in kids' nervous systems.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

📱 The impact of screen time on children—How excessive digital engagement can influence nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.

🔍 Assessing screen time use—How to evaluate a child and family's screen habits and connect it to their treatment goals.

🔄 Shifting focus to connection—Ways to help families disconnect from screens and rebuild relationships with themselves and each other.

⏳ The 30-Day Digital Detox—What it looks like to recalibrate a child and family’s nervous system through a screen-time blackout (or greyout).

🌱 Rebuilding a new normal—How to artfully reintegrate screens after a blackout period without returning to old habits. This powerful conversation will give you insights, tools, and practical strategies to help families find balance in their screen use and prioritize connection over digital distraction.

📌 Curious to see if your family (or your clients) might benefit from a 30-Day Blackout? Take Stacy Jagger’s Screen Time Quiz: Click here to take the quiz. 🌟

 Listen now and discover how to help families reset, reconnect, and create a healthier digital balance.

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