Lots of us think screen time is a discipline problem.“My kid just wants more.”“They don’t know when to stop.”“I need to set better limits.”But what if that’s not actually what’s going on?In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff, author of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dopamine-Kids/Michaeleen-Doucleff/9781668049839" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dopamine Kids</a>, about the brain system driving kids’ behavior around screens—and why more screen time rarely leads to feeling satisfied.You’ll learn:
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 <li>Why dopamine isn’t about pleasure—it’s about wanting</li>
 <li>Why kids often feel worse (not better) after screens</li>
 <li>Why willpower and strict limits don’t work on their own</li>
 <li>What actually helps kids feel more regulated, fulfilled, and “done”</li>
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This conversation will shift how you see your child—and give you a more effective, less stressful way to respond.If you’re ready to make changes around screen use in your home, Dr. Becky shares simple, practical scripts to help you get started—covering everything from removing devices from shared spaces to handling your child’s protest, whining, or tantrums.
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