How Parents Can Enforce Phone Limits at Home

Dr. Mark Schillinger breaks down Australia's groundbreaking decision to ban social media for children under 16 and shares why this matters for parents everywhere, even if your country hasn't passed similar laws. Discover the brain science behind teenage phone addiction, why your teen struggles to self-regulate their screen time, and Dr. Mark's practical approach to starting the conversation about device limits in your home. Plus, learn the difference between consequences and punishment when it comes to enforcing new boundaries. Resources On-demand and live, online workshops for teenagers and young men are available here: For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to About Dr. Mark Schillinger Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men who are distracted by their digital devices. For more information, visit Connect with Dr. Mark Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn:

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How Parents Can Enforce Phone Limits at Home is an episode from Challenging Teenage Sons by Dr Mark Schillinger.

This episode is 10:02 long.

This episode was published on Dec 22, 2025.

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