Dr Dunckley

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Integrative Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist | Internationally recognized expert on the negative impacts of screen time on the developing brain | Author, Reset Your Child's Brain My mission is to provide parents with kinder, gentler interventions for optimizing children's mental health, and to make changes that produce both short and long term gains. I frequently write and post others' articles about environmental effects--since these are things we can change--including the far-reaching effects of electronics and screentime on mood, behavior, cognition and social skills. As an integrative practitioner, I'm always looking for natural evidence-based treatments (supplements, food-based, exercise, light/circadian treatments, etc) that not only improve symptoms but reduce reliance on psychotropic medications.

Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
04/02/2026

Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences

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Young children’s brains develop through interaction with others. Throwing AI into the mix could make it more difficult for them to navigate real-world relationships.

Dad shares the unique 7-point checklist his kids must finish before they get screentimehttps://resetyourchildsbrain.com
04/01/2026

Dad shares the unique 7-point checklist his kids must finish before they get screentime

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A dad of seven who's also a psychiatrist shared the before-screen checklist he makes his kids complete every day, and the internet is fully on board.

Bringing Back The Bedtime Story: Priority Health Shares The Importance of reading to kids.https://resetyourchildsbrain.c...
03/30/2026

Bringing Back The Bedtime Story: Priority Health Shares The Importance of reading to kids.

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How many adults can recall the warmth and safety they felt snuggled next to their mom or dad reading a bedtime classic when they were children? The cherished evening ritual served as a sacred time of…

Case: OCD Precipitated by Wii Video Game.https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/27/2026

Case: OCD Precipitated by Wii Video Game.

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A couple of years ago, a former colleague contacted me to ask whether I thought playing Wii video games could precipitate OCD symptoms. Her six year old son, who'd just started playing Wii games regularly, had begun touching and rubbing things compulsively, and would become anxious if he tried to st...

Digital detox: How Texas mom helps family manage screen time.https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/26/2026

Digital detox: How Texas mom helps family manage screen time.

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A Texas mom said she has found a way to step back from technology that works for her whole family - “mini digital blackouts.”

How to Help Teens Balance Screen Time and Green Timehttps://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/25/2026

How to Help Teens Balance Screen Time and Green Time

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Balancing screen time with outdoor activities isn’t always easy. Here’s how to encourage your teenager to spend time outdoors without giving up screen time.

Is it Time for a Screen Time Reset for Your Child?https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/23/2026

Is it Time for a Screen Time Reset for Your Child?

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As days get longer, learn how to reset your child’s screentime without guilt or power struggles. Get expert tips to help your child move and play outside.

Game Over: Screening for Problematic Screen-time.https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/20/2026

Game Over: Screening for Problematic Screen-time.

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Current screening questionnaires to illicit problematic video game and internet usage are helpful, but are they inclusive enough?

5 Things too much screen time could do to your child's brain.https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/19/2026

5 Things too much screen time could do to your child's brain.

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Excessive screen time can have a number of cognitive effects.

When Play Matters More Than Ever For Child Development.https://resetyourchildsbrain.com
03/18/2026

When Play Matters More Than Ever For Child Development.

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In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

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My mission is to provide children with kinder, gentler interventions for optimizing brain health, and to make changes that produce both short and long term gains. I frequently write and post others' articles about environmental effects--since these are things we can change--including the far-reaching effects of electronics and screen-time on mood, behavior, cognition and social skills. As an integrative practitioner, I'm always looking for natural evidence-based treatments (supplements, food-based, exercise, light/circadian treatments, etc) that not only improve symptoms but reduce reliance on psychotropic medications. I welcome people to share their stories!