Episode 276 · Good Inside with Dr. Becky
A Different Take on Screen Time - Revisit
1 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Episode notes
Dr. Becky sits down with screen time expert Ash Brandon to talk about the moral judgments, practical boundaries, and family-specific choices that shape our approach to screens.
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
by Good Inside · English · Kids & Family
Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to…
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