Summary
Is "screen addiction" a real thing? Host Nicole Stamp unpacks why games, social media, and endless scrolling are designed to be hard to put down -- and hands kids the tools to become the boss of their own devices. The episode reframes screens from procrastination machines into things that can actually help you connect, learn, and build skills. A friendly, kid-facing look at media habits.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Boss of your screens
- What are some tricks apps use to keep you scrolling or playing longer?
- The host says a screen can be a "procrastination machine" or a tool. What's one way you use a screen that actually helps you?
- What's one small change you could make so *you* decide when to stop, instead of the app deciding for you?
Quick work-a-long
Screen swap: Words to know -- *media, attention, habit.* On paper, list one screen habit you'd like to shrink and one you'd like to grow. Write a single sentence for how you'd make the swap this week.