In this episode, Julia and Gino Barbaro talk with Arlene Pellicane. Arlene is a speaker and author of several books including Screen Kids, Parents Rising, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom, and Calm, Cool and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.
Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife Today. She’s the host of the Happy Home Podcast and regular contributor to Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Key insights:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Why eye-contact is so important
05:10 Effective digital habits
10:00 Side effects of using digital devices too intensively
14:40 Getting rid of screen addiction and adopting healthy practices
21:20 How to encourage your children to develop their social skills
25:25 Do your children need phones
27:50 Is it necessary for your children to use social media
29:40 Instilling good habits such as reading
31:38 Using Technology for creative purposes
35:20 Creating rhythms
40:10 Read Arlene’s books: https://amz.run/4vT8
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Visit Arlene’s website: https://arlenepellicane.com/
The Multifamily Zone podcast was launched in 2019 to serve families and spouses who are committed to working together, building a better relationship with their kids, and strengthening the communication amongst the entire family.
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