Melanie Hempe, BSN

ScreenStrong Families

Kids EN ↓ 289 episodes

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 ad...

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Melanie Hempe, BSN

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Parenting a Screen Dependent Child with Cynthia Johnson (#14) 05.01.2021 52:58

Melanie interviews Cynthia Johnson, co-author of "Breaking the Trance," our January pick for the ScreenStrong Book Club. Get your physical or eBook copies of Breaking the Trance and read along with us! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your cop...

Screen Use During the Holidays—ScreenStrong Families Q&A (#13) 18.12.2020 45:06

You sent us your questions, now we give you answers! Melanie and Mandee address questions from our ScreenStrong Families Facebook Group regarding screen time during the holidays, the benefit of a holiday detox , and tips for entertaining only children. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the co...

ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Dian Gibson (#12) 15.12.2020 55:02

Dian Gibson, ScreenStrong Ambassador and mother of three, joins Melanie Hempe to share the most recent events in her journey to becoming a ScreenStrong Family. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!...

Non-Tech Gifts for the Holidays (#11) 11.12.2020 53:08

Are video games and smartphones the only things on your child's Christmas list? If so, listen in as Melanie and Mandee discuss non-tech alternatives! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book! Star...

Non-Tech Screen Activities with Sue DeCaro (#10) 04.12.2020 54:32

Melanie Hempe and worldwide Coach and Educator, Sue DeCaro , discuss a variety of non-tech activities for all ages to implement both this holiday season and year round. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Br...

Five Benefits of Low-Tech Learning (#9) 01.12.2020 48:26

Melanie sits down with Anneka Daniell, a mom of four, who has discovered the secret to scree-free homeschooling. Whether you are distance learning or truly homeschooling, Anneka lists 5 benefits to a low-tech, learning-at-home experience for your kids with tips and resources to get you started. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your...

ScreenStrong Stories with Special Guest: Julie Christian (#8) 24.11.2020 38:48

ScreenStrong Ambassador, Julie Christian, shares her journey in becoming a ScreenStrong Family—highlighting the highs, lows, and everything in between. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book! Start...

Go Game Free and Never Have Bored Kids Again! (#7) 17.11.2020 38:51

Melanie Hempe and Mary Thorne ( @maryellen0708 ) discuss the huge benefits of raising boys without video games—a choice that is so much easier than you may think! Happy parents and happy kids! Episode Pre-Recorded: 9/17/20 Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! G...

Why Social Media Is NOT Smart For Middle School Kids (#6) 10.11.2020 42:27

Crazy things seem to happen to a tween’s brain the first day he walks into middle school... With seven middle school kids between them, Melanie and Mandee discuss middle school maturity, the detrimental effects of social media, and the "Middle School Girl Phone Speech." Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps...

How to Become a ScreenStrong Family (#5) 06.11.2020 35:01

Melanie Hempe and Mandee Hamann share their stories about how they became ScreenStrong Families and give practical tips on how to begin reducing screen time in your home. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super B...

Distance Learning & Tips for Teachers (#4) 28.08.2020 44:24

Distance Learning & Tips for Teachers with Melanie Hempe and special guest Dawn Poulterer Woods, family coach and ScreenStrong Ambassador. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book! Start your Scree...

ScreenStrong Quarantine Q&A (#3) 07.08.2020 35:20

Melanie Hempe, Mandee Hamann, Michelle Barrett, and Olivia Kernekin discuss screen time during social distancing & quarantine, video game aggression, teen screen anxiety, and distance learning. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND...

Screen Dependency Warning Signs (#2) 29.07.2020 58:45

ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe and family counselor Michelle Barrett as they discuss the 6 Warning Signs for screen dependency and prevention solutions. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book! St...

Screen Immersion Levels (#1) 29.07.2020 26:38

ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe and family counselor Michelle Barrett as they discuss the levels of screen immersion and how to prevent childhood screen dependency. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brai...