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How families can change habits - from screen time to food choices

CBS America · 30 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
30 days ago

Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.

Breakdown
  • Author shares personal struggles with phone and processed food addiction 40s
  • Adding joy, not deprivation, is key to reducing screen and processed food use 55s
  • Dopamine drives motivation and craving, not just pleasure 1m 37s
  • Book offers five steps to retrain children's brains for healthier habits 2m 14s
  • Limits should be seen as opportunities for fun, not punishment 2m 27s
Family & Parenting