The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne · Kim John Payne/Center for Social Sustainability

#275: Why Screen Time for Kids Makes It Hard For Us - Emotional Self-Regulation - Part Four

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Kim John Payne reveals how taking away screens makes kids see parents as dangerous predators.

Kim John Payne discusses how screen time affects children's brain chemistry with dopamine and adrenaline, leading to intense reactions when screens are removed and resistance to chores. He explains that this sets up parents for frustration and offers advice on reducing screen use to improve emotional self-regulation and family dynamics.

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