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144. Protecting Young Minds: Dr. Alison Yeung on Smartphones, Boundaries, and Brain Health

144. Protecting Young Minds: Dr. Alison Yeung on Smartphones, Boundaries, and Brain Health

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Family doctor, mom, and founder of TheSmartPhoneEffectMD, Dr. Alison Yeung joins us to tackle one of the biggest parenting challenges today: raising healthy, connected kids in a digital world.

We discuss:

  • The real risks kids face online—from anxiety and depression, to AI, sextortion and grooming

  • The critical link between screen time and mental health

  • The 5 R’s for smartphone readiness

  • What age-appropriate digital routines can look like

  • How parents can model healthy tech habits

Whether your child already has a device or you’re trying to delay that first phone, this episode is packed with insight, research, and practical strategies to help you feel empowered — not overwhelmed.

🔗 Resources & Links:
→ Follow Dr. Yeung and download her Digital Guide for Parents on Instagram @TheSmartPhoneEffectMD
→ Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent

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