LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 242
Our screens are our best friends.
Few of us would say so, of course. But more than a few of us probably spend more time with our screens than our spouses, our kids or our parents. And when our children are spending so much time engrossed in their phones, that can actually hurt their ability to engage with, y’know, us.
Arlene Pellicane can relate. Her kids are 14, 17 and 19, and she and her husband have dealt with balancing screen time with family time for years. In fact, Pellicane has even co-authored (with Gary Chapman) a book on the subject, titled Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World.
Plugged In Director Adam Holz talks with Pellicane about her book and the strategies she’s honed in her own house. It’s a pretty interesting—and really helpful—conversation that you might be able to relate to yourself.
Then we’ll switch gears and talk about a different sort of relationship—that between a father and son. Luke Combs has plenty to say (and sing) on the subject, and he does so on his aptly named album, Fathers & Sons. Our very own summer intern, Caleb Gottry, has reviewed the album, andAdam and I took the chance to talk with him about it. And our conversation takes a very familial turn.
Just as this episode is all about relationships, we’d love to have a real relationship with you, too. What are your own family screen-time strategies? Have you listened to Fathers & Sons? What lessons has your own father taught you?
Let us know on Instagram or Facebook. Leave us a voicemail on The Plugged In Show homepage. Write to us at [email protected], or just comment down below. We’d love to hear from you. And we look forward to connecting with you again soon.
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