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Larissa May and Dr. Raghu Appasani-Meeker Podcast

Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 305

AI Meets Parenting: Ginko’s Solution to Screen Struggles

with guest Larissa May & Dr. Raghu Appasani

Larissa May: Globally recognized as the face of digital wellness, Larz has shaped policy and youth-centered advocacy.

Dr. Raghu Appasani: An Integrative & Addiction Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at UCSF and Mount Sinai. Check out Ginko here. 

In this insightful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Larissa May and Dr. Raghu Appasani, co-founders of Ginko—an AI-powered parenting tool designed by clinicians to help families manage screen time and support their children’s mental health. As screens increasingly dominate our kids’ lives, this episode offers a powerful look at how Ginko promotes digital wellness through early intervention, behavioral insight, and personalized parenting support.

Ginko is not just another screen-limiting app—it’s a clinically informed platform that helps parents understand their children’s emotional state through their digital activity. Larissa and Dr. Appasani share how Ginko personalizes digital guidance, supports healthier habits, and equips families to foster stronger, emotionally connected relationships in the digital age.

Whether you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed by tech, or a professional navigating the intersection of mental health and technology, this episode provides compassionate and data-driven solutions for raising healthy, tech-savvy kids.

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Episode Notes

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Larissa May and Dr. Raghu Appasani, the co-founders of Ginko, a cutting-edge AI tool for managing screen time and supporting teen mental health. Learn how Ginko helps parents build digital wellness habits at home and improves emotional understanding through personalized data insights.

💡 This episode is a must-listen for any parent looking to take a proactive, informed, and compassionate approach to screen time.

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