Teens, Phones, and Dopamine: What's Really Happening in the Developing Brain

If you've ever watched your teenager disappear into their phone and wondered what's actually going on in their brain — this episode is for you.

 

In Episode 4, we go deep on the neuroscience of adolescent screen use in a way that's designed to help parents, not overwhelm them. You'll learn why the teenage brain is uniquely vulnerable to the pull of social media, the three most common loops teens get stuck in, what those loops look like in behavior (and what they actually mean), and what research-backed strategies really work — including scripts you can use tonight.

 

Whether your teen is glued to TikTok, panics when you take their phone, or seems like a completely different person online versus off — this episode will help you understand what's driving that behavior, and what to do about it without blowing up the relationship.

 

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