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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 88: Digital Dopamine: Understanding Screen Time Addiction
Description: What is really going on in your child’s brain when they can’t seem to put the screen down? Could it be more than just a habit—perhaps even a neurological craving? In this episode, recorded from a beach holiday, Leanne Tran explores the concept of digital dopamine and what makes screen time so compelling, especially for developing brains. Why are children, particularly those with ADHD, more susceptible to screen attachment, and what does neuroscience tell us about how dopamine reinforces these patterns?
Why do children often resist stopping screen use—even with advance notice? Could the floo...