Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast
Beyond the Screen: The Family Connection Podcast is your go-to space for practical, guilt-free ways to raise curious, connected, and resilient kids in a digital world. Hosted by educator, parent, and founder of Beyond the Screen Families, Dr. Samantha Hayes, this weekly show delivers simple ideas, inspiring conversations, and screen-free challenges to help you create meaningful family moments — no complicated crafts or perfect schedules required. Whether you’re craving easy connection wins, ways to balance tech with real-life adventures, or fresh ideas for those “I’m bored” moments, you’ll find it here. Each episode gives you doable, real-world strategies you can try today, plus a peek inside the tools and resources helping families everywhere trade a little screen time for moments that stick. New episodes drop every week. Grab your free resources and family challenge kits at www.beyondthescreenfamilies.com and let’s build a connected, balanced family life together.
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Ever feel like the day’s a total mess and connecting with your kids feels impossible? In this episode we'll share simple, zero-prep connection challenges you can pull out when life feels chaotic. These quick activities take 10 minutes or less and will help you trade overwhelm for little moments of presence, even on your busiest days.
Music by Bensound.com
License code: V9WTO1LVQCNKLXNN
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
This week we’re diving into how to make the most of summer without relying on screens as the default boredom buster. If you’ve ever felt like the days are long and your patience is short, you’re not alone. I’m sharing 4 easy connection wins you can pull out when the day’s gone sideways.
You’ll walk away with ideas you can use tonight - no prep, no stress.
Music by Bensound.com
License code: V9WTO1LVQCNKLXNN