FamilyLife Blended®
with Ron L. Deal
184: Parenting & Grandparenting kids about tech, phones, and screens
Monday, February 23, 2026
When did “family time” become everyone scrolling in separate corners? In this eye-opening episode, Ron Deal and author Arlene Pellicane unpack how to manage screentime—helping parents and grandparents raise screen-wise kids who still look up, laugh, and live offline. Discover why boredom builds brilliance, how to delay devices with grace, and how real connection always outshines the algorithm.
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