Episode 32: Protecting and Preparing Our Kids in a Technology Driven World with Arlene Pellicane
I would say that one of the biggest parenting struggles of today centers around the use of technology! In our digital age, kids (and parents) are faced with challenges we've never experienced before!
Today, we have invited our dear friend, Arlene Pellicane, to join us and speak about this issue because we consider her an expert in this area! We are discussing screen time, social media, gaming, tablets, and more! As parents, we want to root our kids in faith, and part of this is dealing with technology in a wise way!
Key Idea:
We want our kids to be experts in life, not in gaming or social media.
Links mentioned:
Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Kid Needs in a Tech Driven World by Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane
Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say, and Where to Begin by Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane
A+ Skills mentioned in the episode:
Affection
Appreciation
Anger Management
Apology
Attention
Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. Arlene has been a featured guest on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife Today, and serves as the host of The Happy Home podcast. She lives in San Diego with her husband, James, and their three children. Connect with Arlene on Facebook and Instagram.
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