Breaking Kids Free from Screen Addiction

Restoring Children's Mental Well-Being in the Digital Age (Successful Parenting)

De: Richard Bass

Narrado por: William Hunsaker

Are your child's screen time habits affecting their mood, behaviors, or academic performance?

Parent–child conflicts in some households revolve around technology. Children demand more screen time and parents lack strategies to know how to intervene, leaving them feeling guilty and powerless. But it doesn't have to be this way.

In Breaking Kids Free From Screen Addiction, Richard Bass, a seasoned educator with a wealth of experience in childhood disabilities and mental health disorders, offers modern parenting advice and solutions on how to understand and combat the effects of excessive screen time for children of all age groups.

Topics covered include

• how screen time disrupts cognitive function, leading to reduced attention spans and learning challenges
• how screens threaten children's self-image and interfere with their ability to form healthy relationships
• preventative strategies to manage screen behaviors before they get out of control, including establishing balanced routines, setting boundaries, and creating a family culture that supports offline activities
• practical tools and worksheets, such as sample schedules and a family media plan, to positively change your family's relationship with technology

The book's unique approach also addresses how screen addiction can mirror symptoms of mental illnesses like anxiety, ODD, and ADHD. It combines discipline strategies with compassionate and realistic parenting strategies to restore children's mental and emotional balance.

Don't wait for your child's screen habits to take a toll on their health. Start today with proven strategies that will help you regain parental control and ensure your child thrives in our interconnected world.

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Tools That Really Work

This audiobook offers more than just theory—it’s full of usable tools like schedules and behavior plans that made change possible in our household. We were struggling to understand our daughter’s meltdowns until we followed the screen detox suggestions. Now, she’s calmer, more focused, and actually enjoys creative play again. A fantastic resource!

Insightful and Actionable

Richard Bass does a phenomenal job explaining the psychological toll excessive screen time takes on kids. But what sets this book apart is the solutions—it’s full of actionable steps, tips, and tools. The section on how screen addiction mimics disorders like ADHD was especially eye-opening. A truly valuable resource.

Great, But Could Be Shorter

This audiobook is filled with amazing insights and helpful ideas, but a few sections felt repetitive and could have been tightened up. Still, I found the guidance extremely helpful—especially the media detox plan. I just wish it had been a bit more concise. Regardless, it’s an important listen for today’s parents.

Well Researched and Clear

I appreciated the research-backed information and the straightforward delivery in this audiobook. William Hunsaker’s narration is engaging, and the pacing is perfect for note-taking. The chapter on building media boundaries and reclaiming family time was a game-changer for us. We’ve since replaced screen time with more reading and board games—it’s been transformative.

I didn't realize how much I needed this!

This book was a wake-up call. I knew screens were affecting my child, but I didn’t know how deep it ran or what to do about it. Richard Bass gives clear, compassionate advice that actually works. The sample schedules and tools were super helpful, and I finally feel like I have a plan. It’s not about blaming, it’s about resetting. Every parent should read this. It really helps!

Eye-Opening Solutions

This audiobook completely shifted my perspective on how screen time affects my children. Richard Bass explains the science behind screen addiction in a way that’s easy to understand and incredibly impactful. I had no idea how much screen use mirrored ADHD symptoms. The real-life tools like the family media plan helped us make immediate changes at home—and it’s working. Truly eye-opening!

A Wake-Up Call

If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s screen habits were doing harm—this book confirms it and gives you the guidance to fix it. The author’s expertise in childhood mental health really shines, especially when connecting screen addiction to anxiety and behavioral issues. It was the wake-up call we needed to finally act—and I’m so glad we did.

Helpful for Younger Kids

I found the content incredibly useful for managing screen time with my younger children. However, I would’ve loved more case studies or tips for dealing with pre-teens and teens, who are more resistant to change. That said, the family media plan and communication tips have definitely helped. A solid and useful resource overall.

Parenting Game-Changer

This is hands down one of the best parenting audiobooks I’ve ever listened to. The author understands both the challenges parents face and the psychological impact of digital overload on children. Our home used to be full of arguments over screen time. Thanks to this audiobook, we’ve found balance and created healthier habits—together.

Compassionate Approach

I loved how this book blends solid parenting advice with genuine empathy. It doesn’t shame you for letting things slide—it gives you strategies to get back on track. The part about building a family culture that supports offline time was my favorite. It reminded me that it’s not about controlling screens—it’s about building connection.