346: Raising Your Kids in a Tech-Driven World with Arlene Pellicane

I, for one, am glad that much of today’s technology and, especially, social media, didn’t exist when I was growing up.

Admittedly, I’m not sure my parents nor I would have handled it well.

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We all know how hard it is raising kids today in light of these new challenges. That’s why I’m so glad for people like today’s guest, Arlene Pellicane.

She is perfectly positioned to help us make sense of it all – the screens, the apps, the social media, all of it – AND their potential impact on our children’s brains. With Arlene’s book and today’s interview, you can rest a whole lot easier.

That new book, written with Dr. Gary Chapman, is called Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World.

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In today’s episode, I ask Arlene about:

  • What the science says about the effects of screen time on young brains
  • Some of the not-so-obvious signs to be aware of when it comes to screen safety
  • The five A+ Social Skills your child needs to cultivate
  • And lots more!

Arlene’s New Book

You can order your copy of Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World now.

Arlene in Action

===>> Check out Arlene’s Christmas video course for moms, 25 Days of Christmas

Books Arlene Recommends

The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman

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