by Arlene | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Is it possible to delay social media for your teen, even your teen girl? My daughter Lucy and I are asking another mom/daughter duo about this. Today’s guests are comedian Kerri...
by Arlene | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
We know smartphones can be really harmful to kids and teens, but what can we do about it? Clare Morell brings a practical guide to freeing kids and teens from smartphones as we kick out the tech this month. Social media and addictive video games are not safe for...
by Arlene | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and video games, would they be better or worse off? Imagine saying goodbye to parental controls, fights, and time limits. Is there a different screen path available? Find out with Opt-Out Family founder Erin...
by Arlene | Sep 2, 2024 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology? If you say no, then welcome to the club! This month’s theme is RESET YOUR TECH. Get your free “Reset...
by Arlene | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Hi friends!!! What a joy to be back on Focus on the Family today! Tune in to listen to Focus on the Family on the radio or on the podcast today and tomorrow. It’s my joy to be in studio with Focus president Jim Daly and John Fuller. It’s always a blast to...
by Arlene | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get your free 25 Days of Christmas activity guide for your family here Wondering if you should wrap up that new phone for your child this Christmas? Before you do, listen to this...
by Arlene | Nov 21, 2022 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More Are your kids good at saying thank you? Kids and teens have gained a reputation for being entitled, but what if your kids were known for being grateful? Dr. Gary Chapman joins me to talk about beefing...
by Arlene | Jun 20, 2022 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More Are you tired by the screen time battles in your home? If you’re constantly managing fights between your kids, meltdowns, or saying “put that away!” it may be time for a digital...
by Arlene | Jan 10, 2022 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More Are you tired of being the “mean parent” because of your screen rules? Do you ever wonder if you are being too strict? Today’s special podcast is going to show you that...
by Arlene | Aug 23, 2021 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More You’ve probably heard something like this before: “Well, you know, this new generation is not like ours. They are digital natives. They have known technology their whole...
by Arlene | Jul 22, 2021 | Podcast, The Latest ...
If you need help with your family’s screen time…help is here!!! Are you familiar with FamilyLife Today? Their broadcasts have been bringing hope and help to families for decades. I was so honored to be invited to be a guest on the show with hosts Dave...
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by Arlene | Jun 28, 2021 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More Have you found it’s hard for your child to focus on something that’s not YouTube, social media, or a video game? Attention spans are growing shorter and shorter. In my book with co-author...
by Arlene | May 31, 2021 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More WATCH VIDEO PODCAST How do you handle an angry and aggressive child? Explosive behavior when a video game shuts off or when a child doesn’t get the toy they want is becoming the norm. Yikes! This...
by Arlene | Apr 20, 2021 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
It’s always a highlight to record with my friends at Focus on the Family! Today and yesterday on the broadcast, Dr. Gary Chapman and I talk about how we can help our kids (and ourselves) manage technology well from our latest book, Screen Kids. You will learn...
by Arlene | Nov 10, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s my true confession about my beloved bag of M&Ms and how I constantly am (secretly) visiting them in my kitchen. I think about them, find them, eat them…even though I know they are not healthy for me…I do not care! It’s like...
by Arlene | Oct 6, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Wahoo! It’s book launch day for my latest books co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and Grandparenting Screen Kids! Screens are part of life, but they shouldn’t be most of life…especially for kids! On today’s Facebook live Happy...
by Arlene | Oct 5, 2020 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Access More or here: If you are feeling frustrated with the amount of time your kids are spending on screens these days… Or maybe you’re a little concerned because you’re NOT frustrated (because you’ve gotten...
by Arlene | Sep 22, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
On today’s Facebook live Happy Home chat, we’re talking about basic manners that aren’t as common as they used to be. For sure, kids are comfortable with screens, but are they comfortable and courteous in social settings? Here are 3 drills to...
