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It’s Not You vs. Your Teen — It’s All of Us vs. Addictive Tech | Dino Ambrosi
Could reframing one conversation turn your teen from defensive to collaborative about screen time?
Host Patricia Cangas talks with Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, who turned his college struggle with phone addiction into a program now reaching over 50,000 students. Dino walks through surprising data showing 70% of teens at top schools self-identify as addicted to their phones, why banning devices without student buy-in often backfires, and practical strategies parents can start tonight. "We get addicted to escaping discomfort through seeking distraction," he explains. His biggest recommendation? Stop approaching tech time as you versus your teen—it's all of us versus addictive technology designed to keep everyone hooked.
In This Episode:
About the Show
Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, hosts Pixel Parenting - where she empowers busy parents to navigate their kids' tech use with confidence and science-based insights. This bi-weekly podcast cuts through digital parenting confusion by exploring everything from screen time strategies to educational apps with expert guests and practical tools. Patricia combines her background as both a mother and technology educator to help families build healthy digital habits that work for real life, creating a community where parents can learn what being "tech-savvy" really means for kids today.
Resources:
ClearSpace - Free app for students that creates pauses before opening distracting apps, with social accountability features: https://www.clearspace.app/
ScreenZen - Free app (tipping model) for managing app usage with intentional delays, good Android option: https://screenzen.com/
Grayscale mode - Built-in iPhone setting that reduces screen appeal (Settings > Accessibility > Color Filters > Grayscale)
Notification Audit - Review and limit phone notifications to only urgent matters (Settings > Notifications)
Dino Ambrosi TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TMPXK9tw5U
Dino Ambrosi Website: https://www.projectreboot.school
Pixel Parenting Digital Resources: https://pixelparenting.org/digital-education-resources/
Pixel Parenting Podcast: https://pixelparenting.org/podcast/
Pixel Parenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553247026258
Pixel Parenting IG: https://www.instagram.com/pixelparentingtips/
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By Patricia CangasCould reframing one conversation turn your teen from defensive to collaborative about screen time?
Host Patricia Cangas talks with Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, who turned his college struggle with phone addiction into a program now reaching over 50,000 students. Dino walks through surprising data showing 70% of teens at top schools self-identify as addicted to their phones, why banning devices without student buy-in often backfires, and practical strategies parents can start tonight. "We get addicted to escaping discomfort through seeking distraction," he explains. His biggest recommendation? Stop approaching tech time as you versus your teen—it's all of us versus addictive technology designed to keep everyone hooked.
In This Episode:
About the Show
Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, hosts Pixel Parenting - where she empowers busy parents to navigate their kids' tech use with confidence and science-based insights. This bi-weekly podcast cuts through digital parenting confusion by exploring everything from screen time strategies to educational apps with expert guests and practical tools. Patricia combines her background as both a mother and technology educator to help families build healthy digital habits that work for real life, creating a community where parents can learn what being "tech-savvy" really means for kids today.
Resources:
ClearSpace - Free app for students that creates pauses before opening distracting apps, with social accountability features: https://www.clearspace.app/
ScreenZen - Free app (tipping model) for managing app usage with intentional delays, good Android option: https://screenzen.com/
Grayscale mode - Built-in iPhone setting that reduces screen appeal (Settings > Accessibility > Color Filters > Grayscale)
Notification Audit - Review and limit phone notifications to only urgent matters (Settings > Notifications)
Dino Ambrosi TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TMPXK9tw5U
Dino Ambrosi Website: https://www.projectreboot.school
Pixel Parenting Digital Resources: https://pixelparenting.org/digital-education-resources/
Pixel Parenting Podcast: https://pixelparenting.org/podcast/
Pixel Parenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553247026258
Pixel Parenting IG: https://www.instagram.com/pixelparentingtips/