# Kids and Media: What Works Better Than Limiting Screen Time with Ranny Levy

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Published: 2025-12-31T08:00:00+00:00
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Screen overload isn't the enemy — mindless watching is. So instead of "how do we limit screen time," let's ask, "how do we teach kids to think and not just scroll?" As co-founder of KIDS FIRST!, Ranny Levy has spent decades helping families navigate a fast-changing media landscape. In this episode, she shares a more realistic approach to media literacy that helps kids make better choices. Hear how the organization's kid-driven media keeps them engaged in a smarter, more confident way and develops lifelong skills that go beyond media! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) The mission of KIDS FIRST! (03:30) How the organization has evolved with media (04:57) Why limiting screen time alone doesn't work anymore (07:17) How KIDS FIRST! teaches children to engage in media (08:10) Finding talent and developing real-life skills (10:50) Success stories beyond media and entertainment (13:31) KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions podcast (16:48) KIDS FIRST! Film Festival and global reach (18:00) Their stance on gambling and sensitive content (22:48) What brought you JOY today? (27:19) For support, resources, and education around suicide prevention, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org . Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz : https://www.mitlin…

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