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Episode 2206 - How to Manage Teen Screen Time This Summer: The Social Media Driver’s License
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- Ash Said It® Show
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
Is your teenager’s summer "free time" quickly becoming a "digital free-for-all"? As school ends, parents everywhere are bracing for the inevitable surge in screen time. Instead of constant battles over device limits and social media bans, what if you could empower your teen to become a responsible digital citizen? In this episode of The Ash Said It Show, I sit down with Jennifer Berger, founder of Ready Set Screen, to discuss a transformative parenting framework: the Social Media Driver's License. We’re moving beyond the typical fear-based narrative surrounding "the social media problem." Jennifer Berger shares why a proactive, skill-based approach is the key to raising digitally responsible adults. By treating social media access as a privilege that requires training—much like driving a car—parents can shift their role from digital "police" to trusted mentors. If you are tired of the daily struggle to control your teenager's devices, this episode provides the roadmap you need. We break down actionable strategies to help you build trust, foster open communication, and prepare your child for the complexities of the digital landscape. Ready to change your approach to teen screen time? Tune in to this essential episode of The Ash Said It Show to learn how to navigate the digital road ahead with confidence, clarity, and connection. Web: https://readysetscreen.org/ Ready Set Screen is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to youth digital wellness, preventive mental health, and media literacy education. Founded by Jennifer Berger, an expert with over 20 years of experience in classroom media literacy delivery, the organization serves parents and youth ages 10 to 14 (middle school adolescents). Ready Set Screen bridges the critical gap between pediatric…