Raising Kids with Purpose: Screen Time Dangers from Conception to Teens | 08.02.25

In this episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic®, and co-host Dr. Chang, a respected physician, explore the critical brain development stages from pregnancy through the teenage years—and how screens may be derailing the very purpose-filled childhood we hope to provide.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or someone working with children in your community, this episode will open your eyes to the spiritual, emotional, and neurological cost of screen exposure at each stage of childhood—and what to do instead.

💡 Key Topics in This Episode:

• How maternal screen use during pregnancy may affect stress hormones and fetal development.
  
  
• Why background media, especially during the first 1,000 days of life, interrupts bonding and language learning.
  
  
• What makes children under age 7 particularly vulnerable to dopamine overload—and why this is the "window of wiring."
  
  
• The myth of the “gifted tech child”: why curiosity doesn’t equal readiness for digital media.
  
  
• What’s behind teen emotional dysregulation, poor sleep, and isolation—and why screens are often the unspoken culprit.
  
  
• How to create healthy boundaries with screens early, so teens can thrive later.
  
  

🎙️ Through personal stories, medical insights, and faith-focused guidance, Nicole and Dr. Chang share not only what’s going wrong, but how families can reset. They challenge the idea that moderation is enough and equip listeners with proven methods to restore connection and peace in their homes.

🎯 You’ll walk away with:

• A better understanding of screen sensitivity in neurodivergent or gifted children.
  
  
• Why early tech habits matter more than ever—and how to course-correct at any age.
  
  
• Actionable ways to reclaim control of tech in your home—starting with your own habits.
  
  

📬 Ready for help?
Visit screentimeclinic.com for personalized family plans and free resources.
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🙏 Raising kids with purpose in a screen-drenched world takes more than good intentions—it takes awareness, action, and community. Share this episode with someone who needs it, and let’s raise a generation ready to thrive.

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