Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World

Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World

In a world that never stops scrolling, Dublin City Schools invites families to press pause. Press Pause is a conversational podcast featuring educators, counselors, and local experts who live and work right here in our community. Each episode tackles a real issue affecting kids and teens today — from disrupted sleep to cyberbullying to the loss of creativity in a screen-saturated world. Tune in, reflect, and take one small step toward digital balance. New episodes released throughout the summer. A little pause goes a long way.

Episodes

June 3, 2025 14 mins

Guest: Kevin Patton, DCS Pathways Counselor

Too much phone use at night doesn’t just delay bedtime — it disrupts sleep quality and can lead to tired, unfocused, and emotionally drained students. Kevin shares what he’s seeing among teens today and why good sleep hygiene starts with putting the phone down.

Topics covered:

  • How screen time affects sleep
  • The science behind blue light and sleep latency
  • Practical ways to improve ...
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In the premiere episode of Finding Balance in the Digital World, host Cassie Dietrich, Public Information Officer for Dublin City Schools, sits down with Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen to explore why the district is launching the Press Pause campaign.

They discuss growing concerns around student screen time, the impact of tech habits on learning and well-being, and the shared responsibility schools and families have in creatin...

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