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Melanie Hempe

Melanie Hempe is a nurse-turned-digital wellness advocate focused on helping families manage and reduce unhealthy screen use so kids can grow up with better life skills, stronger relationships, and healthier habits. Melanie is the founder and executive director of ScreenStrong, a nonprofit organization that helps families prevent and reverse screen addiction and unhealthy tech use in children and teens. Learn more about Melanie.

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How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits

Are “screentime battles” taking over your home? You’re not alone. After her son dropped out of college due to a video game addiction, Melanie Hempe took a deep dive in the science of brain development. She founded ScreenStrong, an organization dedicated to helping parents navigate technology.