Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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My guest today is Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, and author of books including 'iGen', 'Generation Me', and 'Generations.' Her latest title is '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives.'

We spoke about why smartphones and social media have been so damaging to children and teenagers, and the practical steps that parents can take to get their kids off their devices, including bedtime routines, brick phones, the best and worst apps, and other super practical advice.

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