Parenting in the Screen Age
The Screenagers podcast

How to Fight Back Against the Youth Sleep Crisis

In this episode of Parenting in the Screen Age, host Dr. Ruston introduces Screenagers’ recently launched Screen-Free Sleep campaign, focused on helping parents keep devices out of kids’ bedrooms for sleep time.

Ruston succinctly explains the campaign’s goals, the science behind it, and how you can participate in making screen-free sleep the norm in your child’s school and community. This includes resources like iSleep Pro kits and a fun flash mob dance. 

She also offers practical solutions to some of the common challenges parents face when creating tech-free sleep for their kids and tweens. It all wraps up with lively “Man on the Street” interviews with parents and kids, making it a perfect listen for adults to enjoy together with their children.

Resources

www.screenfreesleep.org 

Time Code

00:00 Introduction to Screen-Free Sleep

00:41 About the Screen-Free Sleep Campaign

06:28 Man on the Street Interviews

11:09 Common Pushbacks and Solutions

15:43 Student Sleep Health Week and Resources

17:01 Call to Action and Conclusion

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