Today, we are honored to welcome Susan Linn, the author of "Who's Raising the Kids," to our podcast. We love the title of her book because it encapsulates the essence of being ScreenStrong!One of the most significant, albeit often invisible, risks parents confront in childhood screen overuse is the unintentional surrender of our children to a virtual caregiver. We lose our kids daily—not physically, but emotionally, as they gravitate toward virtual families.The issue with childhood screen use is multifaceted, but in ScreenStrong's view, the most pressing concern is the detachment disorder between children and parents that is becoming all too common. Kids naturally bond with the things they spend the most time with, and it's beautiful when that bond is with their family. However, it becomes a cause for concern when that bond is primarily formed with screens, games, or social media, as Susan will expertly shed light on during this conversation.LINKS:Who’s Raising the Kids?: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children by Susan Linn______________________________________________________Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong!Our ScreenStrong Student Course is NOW AVAILABLE! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more!Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations—Use code STRONG for discounts Gabb Wireless—Smartphone Replacement Canopy—Device Filter ______________________________________________________Production Team: Host—Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor—Olivia Kernekin