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Breaking Kids Free from Screen Addiction

Restoring Children's Mental Well-Being in the Digital Age (Successful Parenting)

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Breaking Kids Free from Screen Addiction

By: Richard Bass
Narrated by: William Hunsaker
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Are your child's screen time habits affecting their mood, behaviors, or academic performance?

Parent–child conflicts in some households revolve around technology. Children demand more screen time and parents lack strategies to know how to intervene, leaving them feeling guilty and powerless. But it doesn't have to be this way.

In Breaking Kids Free From Screen Addiction, Richard Bass, a seasoned educator with a wealth of experience in childhood disabilities and mental health disorders, offers modern parenting advice and solutions on how to understand and combat the effects of excessive screen time for children of all age groups.

Topics covered include

  • how screen time disrupts cognitive function, leading to reduced attention spans and learning challenges
  • how screens threaten children's self-image and interfere with their ability to form healthy relationships
  • preventative strategies to manage screen behaviors before they get out of control, including establishing balanced routines, setting boundaries, and creating a family culture that supports offline activities
  • practical tools and worksheets, such as sample schedules and a family media plan, to positively change your family's relationship with technology

The book's unique approach also addresses how screen addiction can mirror symptoms of mental illnesses like anxiety, ODD, and ADHD. It combines discipline strategies with compassionate and realistic parenting strategies to restore children's mental and emotional balance.

Don't wait for your child's screen habits to take a toll on their health. Start today with proven strategies that will help you regain parental control and ensure your child thrives in our interconnected world.

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Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Relationships Health Mental Health
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This audiobook gave us a clear picture of how deeply screen addiction can affect our children. I just wish there were more examples or case studies related to different age brackets or cultural contexts. Still, it offers solid, research-backed strategies that any parent can start using right away. I’ve already recommended it to friends dealing with similar issues.

Very Helpful, Slightly General

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As a parent, it often feels like we’re fighting a losing battle with screens. This book made me realize that we’re not alone and that there is a path forward. The connection between excessive screen time and mental health issues was a big wake-up call. It’s clear that Bass deeply understands the challenges families face today. His advice is not just theory—it’s practical and achievable.

Every Parent Needs This

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There’s a lot of value packed into this audiobook, especially for parents new to the screen time struggle. While the strategies are excellent, a few concepts were repeated more than needed. That said, I loved the breakdown of how screen addiction parallels anxiety and attention disorders. The content helped us make confident, consistent changes at home.

Useful, Slightly Repetitive

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I found the information extremely useful and the author’s experience shines through, but a few sections repeated ideas or dragged slightly. That said, the message is important and timely. The included worksheets and schedules are incredibly helpful and made it easier to implement changes. I'd recommend it, especially for parents of elementary-age kids.

Great but Repetitive in Parts

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Before listening to this audiobook, our house was full of screen-fueled arguments and emotional meltdowns. After implementing just a few of Bass’s suggestions, we saw huge improvements. My kids are more engaged, less irritable, and even sleeping better. The most impactful change? We’re connecting again as a family. It’s not just a parenting guide—it’s a relationship repair manual.

Transformed Our Household

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