Raising Good Humans The 7 Conversations to Have with Your Kid Before They Get a Device w/ Dr. Jean Twenge
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Jan 23, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jean Twenge, a psychologist and author renowned for her research on technology's impact on youth, shares vital insights on essential conversations to have with kids before they get devices. She emphasizes the need for clear guidelines about privacy, the risks of sexting, and the dangers of posting online. Twenge also advocates for limiting screen time, with rules like no devices in bedrooms overnight and delaying social media until at least age 16, ensuring kids can navigate the digital world safely.
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Be Askable About Sex And Bodies
- Encourage kids to ask parents about bodies or sex or to look it up together instead of Googling alone.
- Offer safe sources (books, parent-guided searches) to avoid traumatic or explicit results they can't unsee.
Prioritize Real-Life Time
- Time is a precious resource and teens will remember in-person experiences more than hours on apps.
- Prioritize real-life friendships because those memories matter more than screen time.
No Phones In Bedrooms Overnight
- Enforce 'no devices in the bedroom overnight' as the single most protective rule if you can only pick one.
- Use an alarm clock and make this a non-negotiable habit to protect sleep.
