Ep. 10 | Screen Addiction: Why Prevention is Key for Today’s Parents | Melanie Hempe

Is screen time stealing your child’s future?

In this powerful conversation, Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks sit down with Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong.org, a nurse and mom who learned the hard way how video games and screen addiction can derail a child’s life. From watching her son spiral into addiction to reclaiming family connection, Melanie shares both the heartbreak and hope of saying "no" to toxic tech.

Discover the science behind screen addiction, practical steps to protect your home, and why it’s never too late—or too early—to take a bold stand. If you're a parent, especially of young boys, you can’t afford to miss this eye-opening and redemptive episode.

 

Guest Bio:

Melanie Hempe, RN, is the founder and executive director of ScreenStrong, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and equipping families to prevent and reverse screen addiction in children. Drawing from her background in nursing and her powerful personal journey as a mother, Melanie turned heartbreak into hope after witnessing the devastating effects of video game addiction in her own home.

Now a national voice on screen dependency, Melanie speaks across the country, trains ambassadors, and develops science-backed resources to help parents raise tech-smart, emotionally resilient kids. Her work has been featured in schools, churches, and homeschool communities, and she’s especially passionate about reaching families in the early years—when the right choices make all the difference.

 

Resources:

Website: https://screenstrong.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.hempe.1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bescreenstrong/

Home Edition: https://screenstrong.org/home-edition/

 

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