ScreenStrong Families
Claim This Podcastby Melanie Hempe, BSN
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<p>After her oldest son, Adam, dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, put her nursing degree and training from Emory University to good use and founded ScreenStrong. It’s her mission to create educational programs for kids and parents so no one will experience the pain of screen addiction. Her ability to simplify medical science and provide practical solutions for families has allowed her to share her passion and bold screen solutions nationally. ScreenStrong has won the hearts of many families who are preventing and reversing childhood screen conflicts and addiction.</p><p><br></p><p>Host of the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Melanie has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, the documentary Screened Out, and various news and television outlets. Her ScreenStrong Kids’ Brains and Screens Courses are available for parents and students. Her four books include, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Brains-Screens-ScreenStrong-Student/dp/B0CWV8PPKY/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D4dDJnt7VWS2COmW7NgTtljADTPw8sCPLE4jOZyBh7HO3dAUh-pKCK7qANJLZwnHpCOXuqb3Wc8fPIDxQ_GxfQkwhZfPvBT1V_GDa1-czVJm_k4-LnxHqdr40-2jha4ssivqDx7CrSOs-SVZam9Ch4GNoGAu89yAiiLi663J5faYPIwlThozkaOzbE1jv0xE02g8sRKehDUGG49iObUQe1PGuRYf9CkxBgt3sqxgwJw.8P9LAuw3wI5qs9P03jqhqCPswWX7Bj2y5j4VjRCLVUg&qid=1709574448&sr=8-1">Kids’ Brains & Screens: A ScreenStrong Student Course</a>,” “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gamer-Survive-College-Screen-Solution/dp/1732537925/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-1">Will Your Gamer Survive College?</a>” “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Thrive-Without-Smartphone-Screen-Solution/dp/1732537909/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-2">Can Your Teen Survive—and Thrive—Without a Smartphone?</a>” and “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Screen-Strong-Solution-Addictive-Habits/dp/1732537933/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-3">The ScreenStrong Solution: How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits</a>.”</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
ENCORE: A Psychiatrist's Tips on Managing Screen Time with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#106)
Host Melanie interviews Board Certified Psychiatrist Dr. Adriana Stacey about the benefits of cold-turkey screen removal and managing addictive behaviors for families.
July 1, 2026
ENCORE: Summer Strategies: Keeping Middle Schoolers ScreenStrong This Summer (#190)
Do you want to prevent your middle Schooler from becoming dependent on screen time this summer? Join Melanie as she offers practical strategies to Emily, a ScreenStrong Ambassador and concerned middle school mom, to keep tweens engaged and social without resorting to video games or social media. Get inspired and discover how to make this summer a ScreenStrong success for your family! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your fee...
June 24, 2026
10 Things Your 14-Year-Old Boy Can Do This Summer with Evan Hempe (#265)
Host Dr. Jim Giff shares interview insights with author and speaker Evan Hempe on engaging summer activities for teenage boys beyond screen time.
287 total episodes available with 46 transcripts
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- What is ScreenStrong Families?
<p>After her oldest son, Adam, dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, put her nursing degree and training from Emory University to good use and founded ScreenStrong. It’s her mission to create educational programs for kids and parents so no one will experience the pain of screen addiction. Her ability to simplify medical science and provide practical solutions for families has allowed her to share her passion and bold screen solutions nationally. ScreenStrong has won the hearts of many families who are preventing and reversing childhood screen conflicts and addiction.</p><p><br></p><p>Host of the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Melanie has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, the documentary Screened Out, and various news and television outlets. Her ScreenStrong Kids’ Brains and Screens Courses are available for parents and students. Her four books include, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Brains-Screens-ScreenStrong-Student/dp/B0CWV8PPKY/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D4dDJnt7VWS2COmW7NgTtljADTPw8sCPLE4jOZyBh7HO3dAUh-pKCK7qANJLZwnHpCOXuqb3Wc8fPIDxQ_GxfQkwhZfPvBT1V_GDa1-czVJm_k4-LnxHqdr40-2jha4ssivqDx7CrSOs-SVZam9Ch4GNoGAu89yAiiLi663J5faYPIwlThozkaOzbE1jv0xE02g8sRKehDUGG49iObUQe1PGuRYf9CkxBgt3sqxgwJw.8P9LAuw3wI5qs9P03jqhqCPswWX7Bj2y5j4VjRCLVUg&qid=1709574448&sr=8-1">Kids’ Brains & Screens: A ScreenStrong Student Course</a>,” “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gamer-Survive-College-Screen-Solution/dp/1732537925/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-1">Will Your Gamer Survive College?</a>” “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Thrive-Without-Smartphone-Screen-Solution/dp/1732537909/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-2">Can Your Teen Survive—and Thrive—Without a Smartphone?</a>” and “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Screen-Strong-Solution-Addictive-Habits/dp/1732537933/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hempe&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8a8510bde01857ccd88c8a386489bc81&qid=1567553101&s=books&sr=1-3">The ScreenStrong Solution: How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits</a>.”</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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