1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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: https://www.nosittingonthesideline.com/164 https://www.rewiredthebook.com &amp;nbsp; 📘&amp;nbsp;Grab Dr. Marci’s book: Enjoying the show? Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review. It really helps the podcast grow. Until next time—take a breath, be kind to yourself, and keep showing up. You’re doing better than you think. No sitting on the sideline dad |Fatherhood, Mental Health &amp; Parenting http://www.nosittingonthesideline.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37391455/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/190719520