Dopamine Kids: Understanding Screens, Boredom & Modern Childhood with Michaeleen Doucleff

About this episode

What happens when high-stimulation activities become the default for our children, and for us? In this episode of Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast, Dr. Samantha Hayes sits down with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent and her newest book, Dopamine Kids, to explore the science behind dopamine, screens, boredom, and modern childhood. Michaeleen has spent more than a decade reporting on children’s health for NPR and brings a unique perspective as both a scientist and a parent. Together, we unpack why screens have such a powerful hold on children, how high-stimulation activities can affect the way kids experience boredom and…