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Ever find yourself muttering, "I should be able to do this without screens"? Spoiler alert: that mom guilt is lying to you.

In this episode, we sit down with Ash Brandin, EdS — a middle-school teacher and author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family — to talk about what screen time really means for modern families. Ash explains why screens aren't the enemy, how games can actually build skills like resilience and problem-solving, and why guilt-free leisure time matters for everyone (yes, even moms).

If you've ever felt judged for letting your kid play a game or watch a show, this episode will help you breathe easier and set boundaries that make sense for your real life.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why screens aren't the enemy (and guilt isn't helping)
• How games can secretly teach problem-solving and resilience
• What most "educational apps" get totally wrong
• The real reason kids (and parents) need leisure time

Resources we shared in this episode:

• Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family by Ash Brandin
• Ash Brandin on Instagram
• More episodes on the No Guilt Mom podcast page