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The Plugged In Show

with Adam Holz, Johnathan McKee, and Paul Asay
Episode 227: A Conversation with Karen Kingsbury, plus Boundary Basics—The When, What and Where of Screens Thursday, March 28, 2024
Story is an important part of our culture and our heritage! Adam Holz speaks with beloved Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury about her Baxter family series and how it has translated into a new Amazon Prime show. Then the Plugged In team discusses the importance of boundaries when it comes to technology and how you can help your family establish some parameters around their screen usage.   Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Helpful Articles/Episodes: Focus on the Family: When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? Focus on the Family: Phone Time Under Control Focus on the Family Broadcast: How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast Focus on the Family Broadcast: Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen Focus on the Family: Broadcast: Connecting with Your Tech-Absorbed Kid   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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