Ep. 134: Is Screen Time Ruining our Kids’ Brains?
Ep. 134: Is Screen Time Ruining our Kids’ Brains?  
Podcast: The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health
Published On: Wed Sep 24 2025
Description: Is screen time really rotting our kids’ brains—or is the real danger something we don’t even see? Dr. Wendy takes you inside the mystery of what constant scrolling and gaming are doing to children’s sleep, moods, and relationships. She uncovers the surprising truth: the number of hours isn’t the enemy. The real key is hidden in three simple pillars—sleep, movement, and connection—that can reset your family’s digital habits and bring back peace at home. If you’ve ever felt powerless against phones, social media, or gaming battles, this episode holds the clue you’ve been missing.    Read the Blog Post with notes from the show.    Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or message me online here.  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices