Digital Addiction, Dopamine, and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

In this episode of Made For Moore, Holly J. Moore is joined by Mary Catherine Liscinski, founder of Life Walk Counseling, to unpack the growing crisis of digital addiction in families.Mary Catherine explains how excessive screen time impacts children, teens, adults, marriages, and even workplace readiness, through dopamine depletion, emotional dysregulation, and weakened executive functioning. She shares warning signs of digital overuse, why interactive media is more dangerous than television, and how parents can move beyond constant power struggles over devices.This conversation goes beyond “just take the phone away” and offers practical, values-based strategies for rebuilding connection, strengthening family culture, and helping both kids and adults develop healthier relationships with technology.We discuss:- How to recognize signs of digital addiction in kids and adults- Why interactive media is more addictive than TV- The link between screen time, dopamine, and motivation- How excessive screen use damages relationships and marriages- Why many tech CEOs limit screens for their own children- Practical ways to reduce screen time without constant conflict- How family values and delayed gratification play a role in digital healthConnect with Mary Catherine Liscinski:https://lifewalkpc.com/***Birch Gold Group helps Americans protect their savings with physical precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Whether you want to roll over your IRA or 401(k) into a Precious Metals IRA (with no tax penalties) or make a direct purchase for delivery, Birch Gold makes it simple and secure. Their team takes the time to educate you on your options, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your financial future.👉 Learn more and get your free info kit at https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHAt.Sponsored by Birch Gold Group. We may receive compensation if you invest through this link.***Made For Moore with Holly J. Moore is a production of Moore Family Law Group, an accomplished legal team with a proven track record of protecting their client’s financial assets and best interests. Contact us at https://www.moorefamilylawgroup.comConnect with Holly at https://www.instagram.com/hollyjmooreNew Episodes Every Week!Produced by Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender