Keri, Erin and Jenny talk with Clare Morell about the whys and hows of protecting our children from smart phone danger.

Topics Discussed

03:52 – Why Screens Are Addictive
The trap of moderation and the myth of parental controls.

06:34 – The Failure of Filters
Why digital tools like Disney Circle don’t really protect our kids.

08:45 – Schools and Screens
What to do when school demands online access—and how some countries are reversing course.

11:36 – Why Claire Wrote This Book
From research to real-life solutions for families.

13:41 – What Is a Smartphone-Free Childhood?
Practical timelines and how families make it work.

17:36 – Brain Science & Dopamine
How screens affect kids’ developing brains—especially during puberty.

20:33 – Screens and Mental Health
Connections between early screen exposure and symptoms of A.D.H.D. and autism.

23:00 – AI Chatbots & New Threats
The hidden emotional and spiritual dangers of AI companionship and beauty scoring apps.

28:00 – Parenting Regret & Recalibration
One mom’s honest reflection—and how kids themselves now say, “You gave us a phone too early.”

29:44 – Media Is the Message
How even seemingly “harmless” screens reshape our kids’ view of the world.

33:54 – Movie Nights & Real Connection
The difference between shared screens and isolating ones.

38:15 – Discipleship & Distraction
Why screen addiction makes deep spiritual habits harder—and what that means for church life.

40:00 – The Feast Framework
Claire’s 30-day detox and 5-step plan: Find Families, Explain & Exemplify, Adopt Alternatives, Set Boundaries, Trade for Real Life.

52:18 – Raising Hopeful Kids in a Digital World
Final encouragement and how this resource helps parents course-correct at any stage.

Resources Mentioned

The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones by Clare Morell

Alternative “tools-only” phones: Bark, Gabb, Pinwheel, Wisephone