Pixel Parenting is your weekly guide to raising tech-savvy, balanced kids. Hosted by Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a mum and a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, this podcast aims to empower parents to guide their kids’ tech use confidently and thoughtfully. From screen time to educational apps, join us to explore tools and insights that help kids—and parents—build healthy digital habits.
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Pixel Parenting is your weekly guide to raising tech-savvy, balanced kids. Hosted by Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a mum and a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, this podcast aims to empower parents to guide their kids’ tech use confidently and thoughtfully. From screen time to educational apps, join us to explore tools and insights that help kids—and parents—build healthy digital habits.
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Screens, Brains and 5 Healthy Screen Habits | Julianna Lorenzen
Pixel Parenting
52 minutes 55 seconds
2 months ago
Screens, Brains and 5 Healthy Screen Habits | Julianna Lorenzen
In this episode of Pixel Parenting, I talk with Julianna Lorenzen, co-founder of Healthy Screen Habits, about how screens shape kids’ brains, and what we can do about it.
Julianna has a background in sports medicine and is also a mom of four. She shares how her medical expertise and parenting journey led her to co-found a nonprofit that helps families navigate tech use with science, compassion, and practical tools. We cover the brain science behind screen habits, what makes apps so addictive, and five habits every family can use to build a healthier relationship with technology.
Whether you’re just starting to think about screen time or already deep in the trenches, this episode will give you tools, and hope.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why understanding brain development changes how we parent with tech
How persuasive design and attention economy are hijacking our kids’ attention
The difference between our screen habits and theirs—and why both matter
How to talk to your kids (and grandparents!) about screens
Why it’s never too late to make a change, even if the phone is already in the bedroom
Resources & Links we Mention:
✅ Healthy Screen Habits Website
So many great resources to learn, reflect, and take action:
https://www.healthyscreenhabits.org
Free Tools You Can Download
Family Technology Plan (English & Spanish)
Five Core Healthy Screen Habits
“What to Do When You’re Feeling Meh” – great for helping kids with emotional regulation
Book: Healthy Screen Habits for Tweens & Teens:. It’s colorful, easy to read, and packed with science and conversation starters—perfect for reading with your kids. Find it on Amazon
Healthy Screen Habits Podcast
There’s an entire episode library organized by topic—so helpful.
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Pixel Parenting
Pixel Parenting is your weekly guide to raising tech-savvy, balanced kids. Hosted by Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a mum and a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, this podcast aims to empower parents to guide their kids’ tech use confidently and thoughtfully. From screen time to educational apps, join us to explore tools and insights that help kids—and parents—build healthy digital habits.
Listen to our trailer and subscribe to stay updated!