# 173: Best of LSLS: Kids' Brains & Screens

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Podcast: [Homeschool Coffee Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-coffee-break-5704770)
Published: 2026-01-26T06:00:47+00:00
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## Resource

Is your child's screen time affecting their developing brain more than you realize? Join Kerry Beck as she sits down with Mandee Hamann, from Screen Strong, to uncover the surprising brain science behind screens and why even educational apps might be causing harm. ✅Why the frontal cortex doesn't develop until age 25 and what that means for smartphone use ✅The shocking truth about dopamine levels in gaming vs. nature play ✅ How to tell the difference between passive and interactive screens ✅The 30-day detox that's reversing ADHD-like symptoms in kids ✅ Practical ways to replace screens with activities that build strong brain pathways Ready to protect your child's developing brain? Grab the resources mentioned in this episode below! Resources Mentioned: Get your FREE Basic Pass to Life Skills Leadership Summit 2026 to give you confidence that your kids will be ready for adult life Screen Strong Chart for Families Mandee Hamann , businesswoman and former earlychildhood/children’s pastor is mom to 2 young adults and 1 teenager. After her own family struggled with toxic screen issues, she was introduced to  ScreenStrong . The ScreenStrong lifestyle changed everything for her family. Mandee became a ScreenStrong Ambassador and is committed to spreading this powerful message. She occasionally guest hosts on the  ScreenStrong Families Podcast  and is a member of the ScreenStrong team as the Ambassador Liaison. She enjoys training & equipping Ambassadors from all over the globe to spread the ScreenStrong Solution to screen conflicts in the home. Follow ScreenStrong on  Facebook   and  Instagram

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