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Screen Guardians Podcast

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by Katie Longhauser

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Helping parents navigate screen time, social media, and online safety — grounded in research, not fear. The Screen Guardians Podcast is your go-to resource for digital wellness and screen time guidance for kids and teens. Hosted by parent, educator, and digital health advocate Katie Longhauser, each episode helps families take the guesswork out of screen time, social media, apps, gaming, and online safety. This isn't about control — it's about empowerment. Because raising kids in the digital age doesn't come with a manual, but it should come with guidance you trust. Every episode is designed to help you: • Understand how developing brains respond to screens, dopamine, and social media • Get practical, research-backed strategies for building healthy digital habits • Navigate social media, gaming, online predators, and digital footprints with confidence • Feel calm and capable instead of overwhelmed and alone Whether you're parenting a toddler with a tablet or a teen with a group chat, you'll find honest conversations, expert interviews, and real tools you can use tonight. Not anti-technology. Pro-child. You don't have to navigate screen time alone. 🎧 Learn more, join the newsletter, and explore the Parent Portal at thescreenguardians.com

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Recent Episodes

July 11, 2026

No One Fights Alone: Beating Teen Loneliness with Fight Club (with Ryan Bevins & JP Claxton)

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness and isolation a national epidemic — and teenagers are at the center of it. They're the most digitally connected generation in history, and one of the loneliest. In this episode, host Katie sits down with Ryan Bevins and JP Claxton, the founder and co-founder of Fight Club — a confidential, peer-support organization for teens built on one powerful idea: no one fights alone. Ryan and JP share how a single group of struggling boys grew into a movement, why the whole model works precisely because "adults get out of the way," and what happens when kids put down their phones and actually talk to each other. We get into the loneliness kids feel the moment the screen shuts off at night, why they're chasing affirmation in all the wrong places, how Fight Club is quietly dismantling the mental health stigma for boys, and the simplest, most hopeful thing every parent can do about it. If you have a teenager in your life — or love someone who does — this one's worth every minute. <h2 dir="ltr">Resources Mentioned</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Fight Club — fightclub-us.com </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Kids TLC — Fight Club's mental health partner providing embedded, licensed therapists </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Galatians 6:2 — "Carry each other's burdens…" </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> "Battle for Your Time" — a talk on social media and where our time really goes </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> 2023 U.S. Surgeon General advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Connect with The Screen Guardians</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Explore the Parent Portal: https://thescreenguardians.com/parent-portal/ </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Free parent course: https://thescreenguardians.com/kids-digital-health-guide/ </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thescreenguardians.com/subscribe/ </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Read the blog: https://thescreenguardians.com/blog/ </li> </ul> If today's conversation resonated, share it with a parent, coach, teacher, or youth pastor who has a teen in their life. You're not alone in this — and neither are our kids. <hr /> If you or a teen in your life is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7 — call or text 988.

June 24, 2026

An Intentional Summer — Beating Screen Time Creep with Janelle Campbell

Practical, no-fear ways to plan a low-screen, high-connection summer. Summer screen time has a way of creeping up the moment the school-day structure disappears. In Episode 34 of the Screen Guardians Podcast, Katie sits down with mom of three and former labor-and-delivery nurse Janelle Campbell for an honest conversation about planning an intentional summer — without banning screens or scheduling every second. They get into why device use spikes over the break, how to decide what you actually want summer to feel like, and the small habits that keep the whole house calmer. In this episode: <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why rhythm beats a rigid schedule (and how to build one)</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The 15-minute one-on-one habit that curbs sibling fighting</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Janelle's 4-year tradition: going screen-free through the end of June</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> "Limits are a tactic, but habits are the goal" — setting screen expectations that stick</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Non-smartphone tools for staying connected: Bark watch, Gabb watch/phone, and the tin can</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Modeling healthy phone use (100% of kids surveyed said their parents struggle to put the phone down)</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Easy wins for hot or rainy days, including free daily bowling</li> </ul> The big takeaway: kids don't need a perfect summer. They need a present parent. 📖 Read the full blog: <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/summer-screen-time-intentional-summer/"> https://thescreenguardians.com/summer-screen-time-intentional-summer/</a> 🔗 Grab the family agreement, device guides, and conversation starters inside the Parent Portal: <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/parent-portal/">https://thescreenguardians.com/parent-portal/</a> 💌 Get calm, research-grounded support in your inbox: <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/subscribe/">https://thescreenguardians.com/subscribe/</a> Not anti-technology. Pro-child.

June 11, 2026

Inside a District That Went All In on Digital Wellness (Live at the Kansas State Board of Education)

A rural Kansas district shares what changed in classrooms and homes after going K–12 with The Screen Guardians. What happens when an entire school district stops talking about screen time and actually does something about it? In this episode, we hand the mic to the people who went first. Recorded live on May 13, 2026 before the Kansas Department of Education State Board, you'll hear Superintendent Paul Larkin, Elementary Principal Liz Plunkett, and parent Taryn Parks from USD 494 in Syracuse, Kansas share exactly what happened when their community brought The Screen Guardians program into every grade, K–12. This isn't theory. It's a real district, a real rollout, and real results — told by the educators and parents who lived it. In this episode: <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why a one-time assembly doesn't work — and what to do instead</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How Syracuse prepared teachers before teaching a single student</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Winning parent trust through radical transparency</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The surprising way kids became the messengers at home</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Teaching brain science so kids understand dopamine, digital footprints, and the echo chamber</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"> Pairing education with fewer devices — textbooks, handwriting, and tech-free early grades</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why collective action beats going it alone</li> </ul> Whether you're a parent, teacher, principal, or board member, this conversation is proof that one community can lead the way. 📌 Bringing this to your school? Learn about the K–12 program: <a href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/k-12/">https://thescreenguardians.com/k-12/</a> 📌 For parents: explore the Parent Portal: <a href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/parent-portal/">https://thescreenguardians.com/parent-portal/</a> 📌 New here? Subscribe to the newsletter: <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://thescreenguardians.com/subscribe/">https://thescreenguardians.com/subscribe/</a> Because education is the greatest form of protection.

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What is Screen Guardians Podcast?: Helping parents navigate screen time, social media, and online safety — grounded in research, not fear.

The Screen Guardians Podcast is your go-to resource for digital wellness and screen time guidance for kids and teens. Hosted by parent, educator, and digital health advocate Katie Longhauser, each episode helps families take the guesswork out of screen time, social media, apps, gaming, and online safety.

This isn't about control — it's about empowerment. Because raising kids in the digital age doesn't come with a manual, but it should come with guidance you trust.

Every episode is designed to help you:

• Understand how developing brains respond to screens, dopamine, and social media

• Get practical, research-backed strategies for building healthy digital habits

• Navigate social media, gaming, online predators, and digital footprints with confidence

• Feel calm and capable instead of overwhelmed and alone

Whether you're parenting a toddler with a tablet or a teen with a group chat, you'll find honest conversations, expert interviews, and real tools you can use tonight. Not anti-technology. Pro-child. You don't have to navigate screen time alone.

🎧 Learn more, join the newsletter, and explore the Parent Portal at thescreenguardians.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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