Will your marriage be ready for the empty nest?

Charlotte and Gordy Guest are here to help us navigate and prepare for a happy and fulfilling empty nest. They've been married more than 37 years and have three adult kids, all living in other states, who left home around the same time. 

Charlotte hosts the Empty Nest Guests podcast. She and Gordy co-wrote A Little More Room for Us – 100 Devotions for the Empty Nest Couple. In this episode they talk about how to find shared hobbies, why they started rebuilding friendship while their kids were still home, and how the empty nest affects men and women differently. They also cover how to be available to your grown kids without giving much advice, how to recognize spiritual warfare in a marriage, and small daily ways to turn toward your spouse.

2:10 Going to the movies as teenagers together (they saw ET!) 

4:10 How to find hobbies in common as a couple 

8:45 Arlene skiing on the greens while her family on black diamonds

13:30 The sudden transition to empty nest with their three kids leaving at once 

16:45 The great loud quiet 

17:19 The way empty nest hits men and women differently 

22:53 How to move towards one another as a couple before the empty nest 

26:30 Recognize spiritual warfare in your marriage 

29:20 Arlene opens up about going to a marriage course 

Learn more about Charlotte and Gordy Guest's book, A Little More Room for Us - 100 Devotions for the Empty Nest Couple at CharlotteGuest.com 

Listen to Charlotte's podcast, Empty Nest Guests

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries http://techresetbook.com/

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Will your marriage be ready for the empty nest?
Charlotte and Gordy Guest are here to help us navigate and prepare for a happy and fulfilling empty nest. They've been married more than 37 years and have three adult kids, all living in other states, who left home around the same time.&nbsp;
Charlotte hosts the Empty Nest Guests podcast. She and Gordy co-wrote A Little More Room for Us &ndash; 100 Devotions for the Empty Nest Couple. In this episode they talk about how to find shared hobbies, why they started rebuilding friendship while their kids were still home, and how the empty nest affects men and women differently. They also cover how to be available to your grown kids without giving much advice, how to recognize spiritual warfare in a marriage, and small daily ways to turn toward your spouse.
2:10 Going to the movies as teenagers together (they saw ET!)&nbsp;
4:10 How to find hobbies in common as a couple&nbsp;
8:45 Arlene skiing on the greens while her family on black diamonds
13:30 The sudden transition to empty nest with their three kids leaving at once&nbsp;
16:45 The great loud quiet&nbsp;
17:19 The way empty nest hits men and women differently&nbsp;
22:53 How to move towards one another as a couple before the empty nest&nbsp;
26:30 Recognize spiritual warfare in your marriage&nbsp;
29:20 Arlene opens up about going to a marriage course&nbsp;
Learn more about Charlotte and Gordy Guest's book, A Little More Room for Us - 100 Devotions for the Empty Nest Couple at <a href="https://www.charlotteguest.com/">CharlotteGuest.com&nbsp;</a>
Listen to Charlotte's podcast,<a href="https://www.charlotteguest.com/podcast"> Empty Nest Guests</a>
Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries <a href="http://techresetbook.com/">http://techresetbook.com/</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Empty Nest Marriage: Turning Toward Each Other Before the Kids Leave with Charlotte and Gordy Guest

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We dive into the journey of Luke Smallbone (For King + Country) and the making of the movie, Drummer Boy. In this episode, Luke shares the incredible eight-year process behind the film, working with his brothers Joel and Ben, the importance of family, and how music can heal deep wounds. Discover the powerful message of forgiveness and reconciliation that resonates not only on the big screen, but personally for Luke. 

 

01:35 – A 2018 photo of Luke with Noelle and Lucy, and the dream of making Drummer Boy

02:56 – How the song was chosen and why Luke relates to the little drummer boy

06:53 – What Luke said at age five about drums and singing

17:14 – Working with his brother Ben

18:06 – Family bonds, and how Drummer Boy brought the brothers back together

21:21 – Forgiveness and family estrangement 

23:51 – “Are you who you hope to be?”

27:47 – Rick Warren’s parenting advice: side by side, not across a table

29:41 – Luke’s favorite scene in the movie

Learn how to watch the Drummer Boy movie at Angel.com/DrummerBoy  Use promo code GIFT to get a buy one/get one free ticket on opening weekend Nov 6, 7, 8. 

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries http://techresetbook.com/

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

We dive into the journey of Luke Smallbone (For King + Country) and the making of the movie, Drummer Boy. In this episode, Luke shares the incredible eight-year process behind the film, working with his brothers Joel and Ben, the importance of family, and how music can heal deep wounds. Discover the powerful message of forgiveness and reconciliation that resonates not only on the big screen, but personally for Luke.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
01:35 &ndash; A 2018 photo of Luke with Noelle and Lucy, and the dream of making Drummer Boy
02:56 &ndash; How the song was chosen and why Luke relates to the little drummer boy
06:53 &ndash; What Luke said at age five about drums and singing
17:14 &ndash; Working with his brother Ben
18:06 &ndash; Family bonds, and how Drummer Boy brought the brothers back together
21:21 &ndash; Forgiveness and family estrangement&nbsp;
23:51 &ndash; &ldquo;Are you who you hope to be?&rdquo;
27:47 &ndash; Rick Warren&rsquo;s parenting advice: side by side, not across a table
29:41 &ndash; Luke&rsquo;s favorite scene in the movie
Learn how to watch the Drummer Boy movie at <a href="https://angel.com/drummerboy">Angel.com/DrummerBoy</a>&nbsp; Use promo code GIFT to get a buy one/get one free ticket on opening weekend Nov 6, 7, 8.&nbsp;
Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries <a href="http://techresetbook.com/">http://techresetbook.com/</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Luke Smallbone on Drummer Boy: Forgiveness, Family, and Getting Your Brother Back

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Long theological terms and phrases can be intimidating and seem unconnected to daily life. Not many viral reels about anthropomorphism!

Enter beloved Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper and her new book,Theology for the Rest of Us. Lisa explains theological terms in a way you (and your kids) will understand. As you understand more about the Bible, your heart and gratitude towards God will grow. Whether she's breaking down the Trinity or the hypostatic union, you'll love this fun conversation with master storyteller and proud mama of Missy. You'll learn how theology is meant for everyday life with God, not only for scholars, but for all of us. Lisa says it's not about being smarter.  It's about growing closer to God. 

1:30 Arlene's name and the meaning of pelican (who knew???) 

4:00 Adopting Missy from Haiti and one animal she was afraid of 

8:25 Why theological words feel distant, and what “theology” means

9:50 Anthropomorphism: describing God in human terms

15:40 How Lisa explains the Trinity to a child 

17:42 The women’s conference story and that infamous hug 

21:45 The hypostatic union in plain terms

23:38 Teaching Missy about God while looking at the stars

Learn more about Lisa Harper, her Back Porch Theology podcast, and new book, Theology for the Rest of Us at LisaHarper.org 

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries TechResetBook.com 

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Long theological terms and phrases can be intimidating and seem unconnected to daily life. Not many viral reels about anthropomorphism!
Enter beloved Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper and her new book,Theology for the Rest of Us. Lisa explains theological terms in a way you (and your kids) will understand. As you understand more about the Bible, your heart and gratitude towards God will grow. Whether she's breaking down the Trinity or the hypostatic union, you'll love this fun conversation with master storyteller and proud mama of Missy. You'll learn how theology is meant for everyday life with God, not only for scholars, but for all of us. Lisa says it's not about being smarter.&nbsp; It's about growing closer to God.&nbsp;
1:30 Arlene's name and the meaning of pelican (who knew???)&nbsp;
4:00 Adopting Missy from Haiti and one animal she was afraid of&nbsp;
8:25 Why theological words feel distant, and what &ldquo;theology&rdquo; means
9:50 Anthropomorphism: describing God in human terms
15:40 How Lisa explains the Trinity to a child&nbsp;
17:42 The women&rsquo;s conference story and that infamous hug&nbsp;
21:45 The hypostatic union in plain terms
23:38 Teaching Missy about God while looking at the stars
Learn more about Lisa Harper, her Back Porch Theology podcast, and new book, Theology for the Rest of Us at <a href="https://www.lisaharper.org/">LisaHarper.org&nbsp;</a>
Get Arlene's new book,&nbsp;The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries<a href="http://techresetbook.com/"> TechResetBook.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Theology Isn't Just for Scholars: Teaching Kids Who God is with Lisa Harper

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Many of us long for a deeper, more experiential life with Jesus. Might God be inviting us higher up and closer still? 

In today's episode, Stasi Eldredge, author of The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus, joins Arlene to talk about emotional healing and spiritual intimacy with Jesus. Stasi shares how she came to faith at 21 after a turbulent childhood, and what helped her through the early years of motherhood, including prayer, a Christian counselor, and friendship.

She explains the ladder of love, which moves from clay and sheep to child, friend, and bride, and why she took a sabbatical instead of quitting her work. She also covers daily quiet time at home, playing with your spouse, and becoming the supporting cast in your adult children's lives. Join us for an encouraging and inspiring conversation centered on God's character and our relationship with Him. 

 

03:39  Stasi's story: a broken family and coming to Jesus at 21

09:06  First step in healing: invite Jesus into your pain

11:33  Why Stasi sought out a Christian counselor

14:02  Surviving the hidden years of young motherhood

15:56  What the ladder of love is and why it's a ladder

22:10  Rest, don't quit: Stasi's sabbatical

29:21  Play with your spouse: ping pong and cribbage

31:11  Becoming the supporting cast in your adult children's lives

 

Find out more about Stasi Eldredge and her book, The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus at WildatHeart.org

 

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries TechResetBook.com 

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Many of us long for a deeper, more experiential life with Jesus. Might God be inviting us higher up and closer still?&nbsp;
In today's episode, Stasi Eldredge, author of&nbsp;The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus, joins Arlene to talk about emotional healing and spiritual intimacy with Jesus. Stasi shares how she came to faith at 21 after a turbulent childhood, and what helped her through the early years of motherhood, including prayer, a Christian counselor, and friendship.
She explains the ladder of love, which moves from clay and sheep to child, friend, and bride, and why she took a sabbatical instead of quitting her work. She also covers daily quiet time at home, playing with your spouse, and becoming the supporting cast in your adult children's lives. Join us for an encouraging and inspiring conversation centered on God's character and our relationship with Him.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
03:39&nbsp; Stasi's story: a broken family and coming to Jesus at 21
09:06&nbsp; First step in healing: invite Jesus into your pain
11:33&nbsp; Why Stasi sought out a Christian counselor
14:02&nbsp; Surviving the hidden years of young motherhood
15:56&nbsp; What the ladder of love is and why it's a ladder
22:10&nbsp; Rest, don't quit: Stasi's sabbatical
29:21&nbsp; Play with your spouse: ping pong and cribbage
31:11&nbsp; Becoming the supporting cast in your adult children's lives
&nbsp;
Find out more about Stasi Eldredge and her book, The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus&nbsp;at <a href="http://WildatHeart.org">WildatHeart.org</a>
&nbsp;
Get Arlene's new book,&nbsp;The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries<a href="http://techresetbook.com/"> TechResetBook.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

The Ladder of Love: Growing Closer to Jesus with Stasi Eldredge

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Bringing up spiritually strong kids in today's world can seem like a daunting challenge. 

Dr. Charles Fay, a psychologist and president of the Love and Logic Institute, joins Arlene to discuss his book Raising Spiritually Strong Kids. He explains Ephesians 2:8-10, the difference between grace and permissiveness, and how rescuing kids from every problem interrupts the trust cycle. He describes the Love and Logic approach of setting limits with few words and letting empathy and consequences teach, along with a five-step process for helping older kids with problems. He also covers parenting without shame, staying connected with kids, and what to do when spouses disagree about discipline.

 

1:15 – A toddler meltdown in a restaurant and a neighbor’s advice: “be loving and strong”

5:18 – Ephesians 2:8-10: saved by grace, saved to do good works

10:12 – A candy lesson: letting kids make affordable mistakes

18:18 – The “parenting prosperity gospel” and why doing everything right doesn’t guarantee results

20:00 – The trust cycle, why rescuing kids stunts it, and the five steps for helping with big problems

25:01 – Love and Logic in a nutshell: set limits with few words, let empathy and consequences teach

26:50 – How modern psychology has encouraged idolizing children

29:12 – Parenting without shame and building connection at home

32:25 – When spouses disagree on discipline

Learn more about Love and Logic, and Dr. Charles Fay's book, Raising Spiritually Strong Kids

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries TechResetBook.com 

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Bringing up spiritually strong kids in today's world can seem like a daunting challenge.&nbsp;
Dr. Charles Fay, a psychologist and president of the Love and Logic Institute, joins Arlene to discuss his book Raising Spiritually Strong Kids. He explains Ephesians 2:8-10, the difference between grace and permissiveness, and how rescuing kids from every problem interrupts the trust cycle. He describes the Love and Logic approach of setting limits with few words and letting empathy and consequences teach, along with a five-step process for helping older kids with problems. He also covers parenting without shame, staying connected with kids, and what to do when spouses disagree about discipline.
&nbsp;
1:15 &ndash; A toddler meltdown in a restaurant and a neighbor&rsquo;s advice: &ldquo;be loving and strong&rdquo;
5:18 &ndash; Ephesians 2:8-10: saved by grace, saved to do good works
10:12 &ndash; A candy lesson: letting kids make affordable mistakes
18:18 &ndash; The &ldquo;parenting prosperity gospel&rdquo; and why doing everything right doesn&rsquo;t guarantee results
20:00 &ndash; The trust cycle, why rescuing kids stunts it, and the five steps for helping with big problems
25:01 &ndash; Love and Logic in a nutshell: set limits with few words, let empathy and consequences teach
26:50 &ndash; How modern psychology has encouraged idolizing children
29:12 &ndash; Parenting without shame and building connection at home
32:25 &ndash; When spouses disagree on discipline
<a href="https://www.loveandlogic.com/">Learn more</a> about Love and Logic, and Dr. Charles Fay's book, Raising Spiritually Strong Kids
Get Arlene's new book,&nbsp;The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries<a href="http://techresetbook.com/"> TechResetBook.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Grace is Not Permissiveness: Raising Spiritually Strong Kids with Dr. Charles Fay

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Because kids experience and express grief differently than adults, we can feel unprepared to handle our kids' emotions. We hardly know how to grieve ourselves, so how can we help our kids through the death of a loved one or divorce? 

Arlene talks with counselor and New York Times Bestselling Author, Sissy Goff about her new book, Helping Kids Through Grief: A Parent's Guide for Making Sense of Death, Processing Loss, and Finding Hope. As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, Sissy has seen firsthand the impact of grief on kids and families, and she's here to offer guidance and hope.

Sissy discusses the importance of understanding the grieving process, how to validate a child's emotions, and the value of creating memories to honor loved ones who have passed away. We'll also explore the differences in how boys and girls grieve, and how to support kids through various types of loss, from the death of a loved one to the end of a sports season.

03:00 – Why Sissy wrote the book and the sixth stage of grief: meaning

06:10 – Anger and "all feelings are okay, but not all behaviors"

07:12 – What to say to a grieving child: "It won't always feel like this"

10:32 – Kids grieve in doses

11:57 – Answering "When is Papa coming back?"

13:18 – How boys and girls grieve differently

14:44 – Divorce and secondary losses

20:21 – Keeping memories alive with memory boxes

23:00 – When the parent is grieving too: accepting help from community

 

Get Sissy Goff's book, Helping Kids Through Grief, and learn more at RaisingBoysandGirls.com 

Push back against too much screen time and read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries TechResetBook.com 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Because kids experience and express grief differently than adults, we can feel unprepared to handle our kids' emotions. We hardly know how to grieve ourselves, so how can we help our kids through the death of a loved one or divorce?&nbsp;
Arlene talks with counselor and New York Times Bestselling Author, Sissy Goff about her new book, Helping Kids Through Grief: A Parent's Guide for Making Sense of Death, Processing Loss, and Finding Hope. As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, Sissy has seen firsthand the impact of grief on kids and families, and she's here to offer guidance and hope.
Sissy discusses the importance of understanding the grieving process, how to validate a child's emotions, and the value of creating memories to honor loved ones who have passed away. We'll also explore the differences in how boys and girls grieve, and how to support kids through various types of loss, from the death of a loved one to the end of a sports season.
03:00 &ndash; Why Sissy wrote the book and the sixth stage of grief: meaning
06:10 &ndash; Anger and "all feelings are okay, but not all behaviors"
07:12 &ndash; What to say to a grieving child: "It won't always feel like this"
10:32 &ndash; Kids grieve in doses
11:57 &ndash; Answering "When is Papa coming back?"
13:18 &ndash; How boys and girls grieve differently
14:44 &ndash; Divorce and secondary losses
20:21 &ndash; Keeping memories alive with memory boxes
23:00 &ndash; When the parent is grieving too: accepting help from community
&nbsp;
Get Sissy Goff's book, Helping Kids Through Grief, and learn more at <a href="https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/">RaisingBoysandGirls.com&nbsp;</a>
Push back against too much screen time and read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries<a href="http://techresetbook.com/"> TechResetBook.com</a>&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Helping Kids Through Grief with Sissy Goff 

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For many kids (especially boys), life revolves around video games. "Wake me when it's the weekend" is the attitude of many kids who aren't interested in school, responsibility, or family bonding when there are video games to be played. 

Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Richard Freed joins Arlene to explain why video games are so sticky. He breaks down persuasive design, the science tech companies use to keep kids on screens. You'll understand BJ Fogg's behavior formula and how games like Fortnite are built by psychologists and AI to exploit boys' instincts for hunting, fighting, and status.

Dr. Freed discusses why boys are falling behind academically and socially, and why family and school connection matter more than peer or online community.  You won't be left helpless against the gaming console. We'll share practical steps to delay the addicting power of smartphones, social media, and video games. Dr. Richard Freed is the author of several books including Better Than Real Life: How Silicon Valley's Secret Science of Persuasive Design is Stealing Childhood.  

02:15 – Why girls started self-harming at age 10-11 in the early 2000s

03:56 – Video games as "sophisticated psychological conditioning chambers"

06:12 – BJ Fogg's persuasive design formula: B = MAT (motivation, ability, triggers)

10:19 – Fortnite's lead designer and the "Skinner box" behind the game

13:25 – When limiting a teen's screen time becomes dangerous

20:11 – Debunking the myth that video games build real-world skills

30:06 – The three things kids need most: family, school, physical activity

36:04 – Where to find Dr. Freed and his book, Better Than Real Life

Connect with Dr. Richard Freed and grab a copy of Better than Real Life at RichardFreed.com  

Push back against persuasive design and read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.  Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries TechResetBook.com 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

For many kids (especially boys), life revolves around video games. "Wake me when it's the weekend" is the attitude of many kids who aren't interested in school, responsibility, or family bonding when there are video games to be played.&nbsp;
Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Richard Freed joins Arlene to explain why video games are so sticky. He breaks down persuasive design, the science tech companies use to keep kids on screens. You'll understand BJ Fogg's behavior formula and how games like Fortnite are built by psychologists and AI to exploit boys' instincts for hunting, fighting, and status.
Dr. Freed discusses why boys are falling behind academically and socially, and why family and school connection matter more than peer or online community.&nbsp; You won't be left helpless against the gaming console. We'll share practical steps to delay the addicting power of smartphones, social media, and video games. Dr. Richard Freed is the author of several books including Better Than Real Life: How Silicon Valley's Secret Science of Persuasive Design is Stealing Childhood.&nbsp;&nbsp;
02:15 &ndash; Why girls started self-harming at age 10-11 in the early 2000s
03:56 &ndash; Video games as "sophisticated psychological conditioning chambers"
06:12 &ndash; BJ Fogg's persuasive design formula: B = MAT (motivation, ability, triggers)
10:19 &ndash; Fortnite's lead designer and the "Skinner box" behind the game
13:25 &ndash; When limiting a teen's screen time becomes dangerous
20:11 &ndash; Debunking the myth that video games build real-world skills
30:06 &ndash; The three things kids need most: family, school, physical activity
36:04 &ndash; Where to find Dr. Freed and his book, Better Than Real Life
Connect with Dr. Richard Freed and grab a copy of Better than Real Life at <a href="https://www.richardfreed.com/">RichardFreed.com&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
Push back against persuasive design and read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.&nbsp; Free while supplies last from Summit Ministries<a href="http://techresetbook.com/"> TechResetBook.com</a>&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Can't Turn Off Video Games: Dr. Richard Freed on Persuasive Design 

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If exposed regularly to AI, how will kids tell the difference between the real world and what is artificial?A tech reset is needed - moving from a screen-based childhood to a play-based childhood. Going into nature instead of sitting on a couch. 

Author Eryn Lynum knows a lot about the benefits of being in God's creation. She's the host of the Nat Theo podcast, but even her family needed to reestablish limits. She read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset, during a three-week road trip. Lynum describes the family meeting that followed, how her four kids responded, and how nature became the replacement for screen time rather than just a restriction.

We'll talk about AI, rest, and Eryn's experience with Addison's disease. Eryn has two new books to help your children embrace the wild outdoors and God's creation: a children's book Where Wonder Leads and the family devotional Made to Marvel.

 

02:36 – Why the Lynum family needed a tech reset

05:11 – How her four kids reacted to new tech limits

08:16 – Replacing tech with nature instead of just restricting it

10:29 – Nature vs. AI: teaching kids what's real

13:45 – How to start engaging with nature as a family (even in a condo)

20:21 – What "wonder" means in Where Wonder Leads

23:15 – Living with Addison's disease and why rest matters

29:40 – Made to Marvel: the new 52-week family devotional

Find out more about Eryn Lynum's ministry and her new books, Where Wonder Leads and the family devotional Made to Marvel, at https://nattheo.com/

Get Arlene's new book The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families for FREE while supplies last from Summit Ministries. 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

If exposed regularly to AI, how will kids tell the difference between the real world and what is artificial?A tech reset is needed - moving from a screen-based childhood to a play-based childhood. Going into nature instead of sitting on a couch.&nbsp;
Author Eryn Lynum knows a lot about the benefits of being in God's creation. She's the host of the Nat Theo podcast, but even her family needed to reestablish limits. She read Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset, during a three-week road trip. Lynum describes the family meeting that followed, how her four kids responded, and how nature became the replacement for screen time rather than just a restriction.
We'll talk about AI, rest, and Eryn's experience with Addison's disease. Eryn has two new books to help your children embrace the wild outdoors and God's creation: a children's book Where Wonder Leads and the family devotional Made to Marvel.
&nbsp;
02:36 &ndash; Why the Lynum family needed a tech reset
05:11 &ndash; How her four kids reacted to new tech limits
08:16 &ndash; Replacing tech with nature instead of just restricting it
10:29 &ndash; Nature vs. AI: teaching kids what's real
13:45 &ndash; How to start engaging with nature as a family (even in a condo)
20:21 &ndash; What "wonder" means in Where Wonder Leads
23:15 &ndash; Living with Addison's disease and why rest matters
29:40 &ndash; Made to Marvel: the new 52-week family devotional
Find out more about Eryn Lynum's ministry and her new books,&nbsp;Where Wonder Leads and the family devotional Made to Marvel, at <a href="https://nattheo.com/">https://nattheo.com/</a>
Get Arlene's new book The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families for FREE <a href="http://techresetbook.com/">while supplies last </a>from Summit Ministries.&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Why Nature Teaches What AI Slop Can't with Eryn Lynum

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Arlene's children were not allowed to have social media, play video games, or have personal phones or tablets until their senior year of high school. What did the kids think about this???

Noelle (the middle child of three) is here to represent the kids! Was she left out of friend groups at school because she wasn't on social media? Did she struggle with anxiety as a result?

Noelle addresses common concerns parents raise, including whether kids need phones to stay connected with friends, whether delaying phone access affects academic performance, and whether it leaves children unprepared once they leave home. She describes how her parents explained their reasoning rather than simply withholding technology, and how that shaped the boundaries she set for herself once she did get a phone. Noelle also discusses her current use of AI as an engineering student at Oral Roberts University, and how her faith shapes how she spends her time.

Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families is available for FREE while supplies last. Request your copy at TechResetBook.com and begin your do-over with screen time. 

02:19 — Noelle introduces herself: senior year at Oral Roberts University, mechanical engineering

03:15 — What she actually did as a kid without video games, tablets, or cable

05:21 — Addressing the myth that kids need phones to stay connected with friends

09:05 — The "time pit" and what she avoided seeing online — comparison, body image, bad news

12:33 — Phone use in the classroom and its effect on attention span

16:04 — Why she didn't "go crazy" once she finally got a phone senior year

18:11 — Her deliberate process for delaying social media after getting a phone

22:47 — How going without a phone gave her more freedom, not less

29:19 — Balancing being a "tech optimist" and AI enthusiast with caution about addictive technology

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

Get Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families (free while supplies last!) 

Check out Noelle's art on Instagram 

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's other BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Arlene's children were not allowed to have social media, play video games, or have personal phones or tablets until their senior year of high school. What did the kids think about this???
Noelle (the middle child of three) is here to represent the kids! Was she left out of friend groups at school because she wasn't on social media? Did she struggle with anxiety as a result?
Noelle addresses common concerns parents raise, including whether kids need phones to stay connected with friends, whether delaying phone access affects academic performance, and whether it leaves children unprepared once they leave home. She describes how her parents explained their reasoning rather than simply withholding technology, and how that shaped the boundaries she set for herself once she did get a phone. Noelle also discusses her current use of AI as an engineering student at Oral Roberts University, and how her faith shapes how she spends her time.
Arlene's new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families is available for FREE while supplies last. Request your copy at <a href="http://techresetbook.com/">TechResetBook.com</a> and begin your do-over with screen time.&nbsp;
02:19 &mdash; Noelle introduces herself: senior year at Oral Roberts University, mechanical engineering
03:15 &mdash; What she actually did as a kid without video games, tablets, or cable
05:21 &mdash; Addressing the myth that kids need phones to stay connected with friends
09:05 &mdash; The "time pit" and what she avoided seeing online &mdash; comparison, body image, bad news
12:33 &mdash; Phone use in the classroom and its effect on attention span
16:04 &mdash; Why she didn't "go crazy" once she finally got a phone senior year
18:11 &mdash; Her deliberate process for delaying social media after getting a phone
22:47 &mdash; How going without a phone gave her more freedom, not less
29:19 &mdash; Balancing being a "tech optimist" and AI enthusiast with caution about addictive technology
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
<a href="http://techresetbook.com/">Get Arlene's new book,</a> The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families (free while supplies last!)&nbsp;
Check out Noelle's art on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/noellepellicaneart">Instagram</a>&nbsp;
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's other BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

My Parents Didn't Let Me Have a Smartphone - and I'm Glad with Noelle Pellicane

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Technology promises to make life better, boost productivity, connect us, and help us learn. But what does it do to childhood?  Where is the evidence that a screen-based childhood is best for kids? 

We all know that sitting still, staring at screens, watching who-knows-what is not good for healthy child development. And it's time for parents to rebel against this tsunami of technology. 

Arlene shares the story behind her new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families published with Summit Ministries (release date September 29). The most unusual thing about the book? For a limited time, it's free!  Just request your copy at techresetbook.com

Arlene will walk you through statistics on rising teen depression, anxiety, and declining literacy tied to screen use, then explain how her family avoided phones, social media, and video games through most of her kids' childhood. She addresses three common parenting fears — that kids need social media to make friends, that limiting tech will make kids hate their parents, and that it's too late to change course — and offers practical steps towards healthier tech use. Plus, she addresses the spiritual ramifications of too much tech.  What if our kids feared God more than they feared losing followers?

 

00:01 – A heart-to-heart about phones and tablets in the home

00:59 – Announcing The Great Tech Reset, a free print book, order at techresetbook.com

02:02 – The statistics: rising teen depression, anxiety, and declining literacy tied to screens

03:53 – How the book came about: stepping back from the Parents Rising Conference to write with Summit Ministries

08:49 – Lie #1: Kids need social media to make friends

12:41 – Lie #2: Limiting tech will make your kids hate you

18:59 – Lie #3: It's too late to change course

24:42 – A pop quiz for listeners: do you reach for your phone to relax?

27:15 – Closing scripture from Luke 12 and prayer for families

 

Order Arlene Pellicane's new book, The Great Tech Reset, now! TechResetBook.com

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Watch the podcast on Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Technology promises to make life better, boost productivity, connect us, and help us learn. But what does it do to childhood?&nbsp; Where is the evidence that a screen-based childhood is best for kids?&nbsp;
We all know that sitting still, staring at screens, watching who-knows-what is not good for healthy child development. And it's time for parents to rebel against this tsunami of technology.&nbsp;
Arlene shares the story behind her new book, The Great Tech Reset: Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families published with Summit Ministries (release date September 29). The most unusual thing about the book? For a limited time, it's free!&nbsp; Just request your copy at <a href="https://www.summit.org/parents/the-great-tech-reset/">techresetbook.com</a>
Arlene will walk you through statistics on rising teen depression, anxiety, and declining literacy tied to screen use, then explain how her family avoided phones, social media, and video games through most of her kids' childhood. She addresses three common parenting fears &mdash; that kids need social media to make friends, that limiting tech will make kids hate their parents, and that it's too late to change course &mdash; and offers practical steps towards healthier tech use. Plus, she addresses the spiritual ramifications of too much tech.&nbsp; What if our kids feared God more than they feared losing followers?
&nbsp;
00:01 &ndash; A heart-to-heart about phones and tablets in the home
00:59 &ndash; Announcing The Great Tech Reset, a free print book, order at techresetbook.com
02:02 &ndash; The statistics: rising teen depression, anxiety, and declining literacy tied to screens
03:53 &ndash; How the book came about: stepping back from the Parents Rising Conference to write with Summit Ministries
08:49 &ndash; Lie #1: Kids need social media to make friends
12:41 &ndash; Lie #2: Limiting tech will make your kids hate you
18:59 &ndash; Lie #3: It's too late to change course
24:42 &ndash; A pop quiz for listeners: do you reach for your phone to relax?
27:15 &ndash; Closing scripture from Luke 12 and prayer for families
&nbsp;
Order Arlene Pellicane's new book, The Great Tech Reset, now! <a href="https://www.summit.org/parents/the-great-tech-reset/">TechResetBook.com</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Watch the podcast on Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Reclaiming Childhood: The Great Tech Reset 

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A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!  Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  Let's do this together! 

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!&nbsp; Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family.&nbsp; Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp; Let's do this together!&nbsp;

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a...

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don&rsquo;t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Happy Home with Arlene Pellicane

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