Rewiring the Brain: Parenting, Tech, and the Fight for Focus

Rewiring the Brain: Parenting, Tech, and the Fight for Focus Guest: Dr. Carl Marci Are smartphones making it harder to be present with your family—or even with yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and author Dr. Carl Marci to talk about how technology is reshaping our brains, our attention spans, and our relationships—especially when it comes to parenting in a digital world. We dig into: The impact of screens on kids' brain development Why multitasking is a myth (and what it's really doing to your brain) The connection between screen time and rising mental health issues Tech-life balance strategies for parents What age is actually right for social media How to build healthier digital habits—without ditching technology entirely Dr. Marci isn't anti-tech—far from it. But he's got a clear warning: we need to stop reacting to tech and start using it intentionally. If you've ever handed your kid a tablet just to make it through the grocery store (guilty here too), this conversation is for you. 🎧 Full show notes and resources : 📘 Grab Dr. Marci's book : Enjoying the show? Don't forget to

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Rewiring the Brain: Parenting, Tech, and the Fight for Focus is an episode from No sitting on the sideline dad podcast by joe foley.

This episode is 29:30 long.

This episode was published on Jul 13, 2025.

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