Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Screen Time And The Developing Brain
20 minutes Posted Mar 25, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Why Screens Matter
How The Brain Develops Over Time
Dopamine Rewards And Screen Addiction
Sleep Focus And Social Development
The Upside Of Thoughtful Tech Use
Balance Boundaries And Awareness At Home
Modeling Healthy Phone Habits As Adults
Building Digital Resilience At Any Age
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Screens are woven into childhood now, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept constant fights, late-night scrolling, or kids who can’t disengage. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy to unpack what’s really happening inside the developing brain and why technology can feel so irresistible for kids, teens, and adults alike. We talk about brain development into the mid-20s, how neuroplasticity strengthens the circuits we use most, and why the reward system is such a big part of the screen time s...