In this episode Erin Walsh, parenting expert and author of It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence, joins Dr. Kiyah Duffey for a candid conversation about raising teens in today’s tech-saturated world. Together, they dig into the science of adolescent development, the importance of healthy risk-taking, and why curiosity (not control) is your best tool as a parent.
From screen-time battles to social media stress, Erin offers practical, judgment-free strategies to help you foster open communication and build digital agency in your kids. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of tech or unsure how to guide your teen through it all, this episode will leave you feeling more grounded, confident, and connected.
Minneapolis-based Erin Walsh has spent over a decade translating brain science into practical strategies for families navigating tech, mental health, and modern adolescence. In her forthcoming book, It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence (May 13, 2025), she helps parents move beyond fear and toward a research-based, developmentally grounded approach to raising teens in the digital age.
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