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Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World
In a world that never stops scrolling, Dublin City Schools invites families to press pause.
Press Pause is a conversational podcast featuring educators, counselors, and local experts who live and work right here in our community. Each episode tackles a real issue affecting kids and teens today — from disrupted sleep to cyberbullying to the loss of creativity in a screen-saturated world. Tune in, reflect, and take one small step toward digital balance.
New episodes released throughout the summer. A little pause goes a long way.
Press Pause: Finding Balance in a Digital World
How Phones Steal Your Zzz’s
Guest: Kevin Patton, DCS Pathways Counselor
Too much phone use at night doesn’t just delay bedtime — it disrupts sleep quality and can lead to tired, unfocused, and emotionally drained students. Kevin shares what he’s seeing among teens today and why good sleep hygiene starts with putting the phone down.
Topics covered:
- How screen time affects sleep
- The science behind blue light and sleep latency
- Practical ways to improve nighttime habits
This conversation is just one of many. Visit www.dublinschools.net/press-pause to explore tools, resources, and actions you can take today to help your family Press Pause. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation.
