Why Moderation Isn’t Enough: The Real Dangers of Screen Time for Kids | 07.26.25
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Excessive screen time is the modern drug, stealing focus from what matters most.
Join digital wellness expert Nicole Rawson for tools, truth, and tough love to reclaim calm, connection, and purpose. No fluff—just real answers for faith-focused living in a tech-heavy world.
Real talk for today’s tech-troubled families. Hosted by digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®, Nicole Rawson cuts through the noise with bold conversations, faith-based wisdom, and practical tools to help families reset their relationship with screens. From toddler tantrums to teen defiance, Nicole shares proven strategies and inspiring stories to help you raise connected, resilient kids in a disconnected world. Saturdays at 11:30AM on K-Praise 1210AM / FM106.1 and streaming on all major podcast platforms.
Nicole Rawson is a national digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic® headquartered in San Diego, an organization that helps families, schools, and professionals address the negative effects of excessive screen time. As a certified Digital Wellness Educator and creator of the TechXpress™ Reset Program, she empowers families to implement sustainable digital detox strategies that restore calm, motivation, and connection—especially for kids with neurodiverse learning challenges or behavioral concerns. Nicole has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, PBS, and top parenting platforms, and is passionate about helping families thrive in today’s tech-heavy world.
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In this powerful episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson, digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®, is joined by Dr. Andrew Chang, a respected physician with deep insight into health and how screens are rewiring our brains — especially those of our children.
Together, they unpack urgent questions that every parent, educator, and faith leader needs to hear:
- Why is screen time so neurologically damaging — even in short bursts?
- Is “everything in moderation” really a safe philosophy when it comes to screens?
- What are the long-term effects of dopamine depletion caused by digital overstimulation?
- How can we protect our children’s mental, physical, and spiritual health in today’s tech-saturated world?
You’ll hear shocking truths about how just 20 minutes of screen time can change blood flow in a child’s brain — shifting activity away from executive function and into addictive reward pathways. Dr. Chang compares the neurological impact of digital overuse to substance withdrawal and explains why “recovery” from tech addiction takes more than just turning off the Wi-Fi.
Nicole also shares personal insights from her work with parents and teens, debunking myths about moderation, screen time bonding, and why parental controls just aren't enough. You'll learn how to spot screen sensitivity in children, how to begin a digital detox, and why proactive parenting is more vital than ever.
🎧 Whether you're a parent, grandparent, faith leader, or concerned adult — this episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap to reclaim mental health, peace, and purpose in a tech-driven world.
📩 🧠 Ready to take back control of your digital life? Visit screentimeclinic.com for tools, resources, and personalized coaching for families and professionals. Contact the STC Team at [email protected] to start your digital detox journey today.
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