You’ve Read The Anxious Generation—Now What?

NEW! Kids’ Brains & Screens Home Edition—your best tool to explain brain science to your kids and get them on board with healthier screen habits.

Imagine a world where your child begs for one more hour in the backyard instead of one more hour of video games; where your family is piled onto the couch for family movie night instead of alone in their rooms on their separate screens; where arguments over screen time limits are only a distant memory.

While this world you’re imagining may feel like some sort of alternative universe now, it can quickly become your family’s new reality. No matter how old your children are, no matter how entrenched you are in daily screen conflicts, you CAN win them back. You CAN reclaim your family connection. You just need the right support and the right resources.

That’s what The Kids’ Brains & Screens Series is. It takes all the screen science and research you’ve been learning about as a parent and explains it to your children in a way that feels inviting and interesting. With everyone on the same page when it comes to screen use, your family’s new chapter can begin.

What is the Kids’ Brains & Screens Series (KBS)?

A science-based resource designed to help kids and parents understand how screens impact brain development, mental health, physical health, and social skills. The series currently includes:

NEW! Home Edition for Families (Print)

This compact version of the Student Edition is ideal for parents to engage their kids in meaningful conversations about the reasons for setting screen limits. It includes the same powerful content in the eight lessons as the Student Edition but without the extra classroom-specific materials. It is ideal for family discussions, book clubs, and small groups.

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Student Edition for Schools (Print)

This comprehensive curriculum for middle and high school students is organized around eight powerful lessons. This edition includes lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, and activity sheets. It is used in classrooms and homeschool settings nationwide to help students understand the science, recognize the risks of screen overuse, improve focus, and build healthier habits.

KBS Parent Course (Digital)

A two-part/16-lesson digital course including the science behind screen use and the practical solutions for preventing and reversing screen addiction in your home.

When It Comes to Screen Limits, Kids Need to Know WHY!

Kids are smart (not mature yet, but smart). They love learning about their brains, and they deserve to know why screen limits are important for their health. That’s why we created KBS.

Instead of being the bad guy or the fun police, you’ll enjoy equipping your kids with facts. With science on your side, screen limits will no longer feel like just your opinion—they’ll make sense to your kids.

And the best part? Your kids will finally listen. With a deeper understanding of the science, your kids will be more empowered to embrace some changes.

One dad told us:
💬 “This book is the miracle we needed! We are actually talking with our kids like human beings again. The way this book is written, our kids truly understand the science. I feel like we are all on the same side now.”

Features & Benefits of the Home Edition:

Streamlined & Powerful – The same great education in a concise format.
Easy to Understand – Engaging, accessible language for kids and parents alike.
Light & Portable – Compact size makes it easy to take anywhere.
Conversation Starter – Helps families have meaningful discussions about screens.
Perfect for Groups – Ideal for book clubs, parent gatherings, and small groups.

Who Is the Home Edition For?

The Home Edition is for any family with a child who has ever asked “why:”

“Why can’t I bring my phone to school?”

“Why can’t I have social media? I’ll be responsible!”

“Why can’t I play Fortnite? My homework’s done!”

“Why do I even have screen limits?! None of my friends do!”

Basically, KBS Home Edition is for everyone.

If you…
✔ Have a child between the ages 10 and 18
✔ Are tired of screen-time arguments
✔ Want to create healthy screen habits that last
✔ Need your kids to understand (not just obey) your family’s rules
✔ Want more quality time and connection with your kids

… then Kids’ Brains & Screens Home Edition is for you!

What’s Inside the Home Edition?

Like our original Student Curriculum, the Home Edition breaks down screen science into eight key lessons—giving your kids the knowledge they need to make better screen choices for life.

Lesson 1: Your Amazing Brain

Answers the questions: How does my brain work? How can I improve my brain? Does screen time change my brain?

Lesson 2: So What’s the Big Deal with Screens?

Answers the questions: Why are screens so much fun? Why do I crave my screens? What is screen addiction?

Lesson 3: Physical—You’ll Have a Stronger Body

Answers the questions: What is the biggest physical problem with screens? Does screen time really affect my body? What does screen time have to do with sleep?

Lesson 4: Mental—You’ll Have a Sharper Brain

Answers the questions: But don’t I need my screen for school? Is cheating always wrong? How can I get ahead in school?

Lesson 5: Social—You’ll Have Deeper Friendships

Answers the questions: How many friends do I need? Oh no! What’s missing on my screen? How do I get and give more empathy? Who’s got my back?

Lesson 6: Emotional—You’ll Be Less Anxious

Answers the questions: How do screens make me feel bad? How do I avoid mental health problems? What are other teens saying?

Lesson 7: Freedom from Elephants

Answers the questions: Why does my brain love rewards so much? Freedom from elephants? How can I avoid the elephant trap?

Lesson 8: Your Adventure Awaits

Answers the questions: How do I set myself up for success? How can I trade screen time for more fun? What is my new game plan?

Where can I buy the KBS Home Edition?

The best place to buy our new Home Edition is directly on ScreenStrong.org. When you purchase there, you’ll get access to exclusive offers from the ScreenStrong team.

Know other families who would benefit from screen education? Buy them a copy and take advantage of our bulk pricing! We’re currently offering 4 copies for $99—that’s less than $25 a book!

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No parent imagines that their days will be spent arguing with their child about screen limits. Yet that is the daily reality for so (SO!) many families across the country. We’re here to help you change that.

You didn’t know the impact that screens have on the developing brain when you first handed your child a smartphone or video game console.

You do now.

And with the new affordable KBS Home Edition, your children will know and understand these impacts, too. This understanding will help frame screen limits in a whole new light and be something your family can bond over instead of fighting about.

Instead of just wishing for screen peace in your home, today is the day to start making that a reality. It’s never too late to reclaim your family. Get your copy of the KBS Home Edition today and start enjoying that dream!

ScreenStrong Resources

Podcast—“From 16,000 Videos to Real Life: Colin’s Screen Detox Story”

Podcast—“The Broader Effects of Tech and How to Reconnect Your Kids with Tom Kersting ”

Melanie Hempe, BSN, is the founder of ScreenStrong, a nonprofit organization, and the author of the Kids’ Brains and Screens Series for students and parents. She is dedicated to preventing and reversing childhood screen addictions by providing scientific evidence and community for families around the globe. Her educational material is filled with everything she wished she had known before her oldest child suffered from a screen addiction. ScreenStrong has created what every family needs—education and the community—to skip toxic screens through adolescence so teens can reach their full potential.

Visit here for family resource materials and here for our Phone-Free Schools Guide, and visit ScreenStrong.org to learn more and join the community that is saving childhood.