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In today's digital age, managing screen time is a growing concern. In the recent crossover episode of the All Pro Dad and iMOM podcasts, hosts Megan Tignor and Ted Lowe talked with Joey Odom, co-founder of ARO, about the impact of phone usage on family dynamics and child development. They emphasized the need for parents to take the lead in establishing healthy digital habits for themselves and their children.
The Three M's of Parenting in the Digital Age
The discussion outlined the "Three M's" of parenting when it comes to digital behavior:
Modeling: Parents unknowingly model bad phone habits.Mimicking: Children copy these behaviors.Madness: Parents then grow frustrated by the behavior they’ve modeled.Joey stressed that parents’ phone habits are the main predictor of their children's future tech use.
Practical Steps for Reducing Screen Time
Joey suggested the "Three S's" for a healthier digital balance:
Spend Time Apart: Have at least one phone-free hour each day to encourage face-to-face interactions.Sacred Spaces: Create phone-free zones, like at the dinner table, to prioritize personal connections.Seek Moments of Connection: Actively engage with family without digital distractions.Introducing ARO
ARO is a platform designed to help families disconnect and be more present. With tools like the ARO box and app, families can track time spent away from their phones, fostering intentional living.
This episode urges families to set boundaries and model healthier habits to create a more balanced and connected life.
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Important Episode Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to the All Pro Dad Podcast/iMOM Crossover episode(00:44) The Impact of Screen Time on Families
(01:48) Introducing Joey and His Journey
(02:59) The Birth of ARO and Its Mission
(09:12) The Relationship With Our Phones
(19:18) Modeling Phone Behavior for Our Kids
(27:43) The Dilemma of Digital Distraction
(28:19) Practical Tips for Staying Present
(28:52) The Power of Environment Over Willpower
(34:09) Family Strategies for Reducing Screen Time
(34:55) Starting with Yourself: A Parent's Guide
(38:43) Introducing ARO: A Tool for Intentional Living
(44:23) Three Practical Steps to Disconnect
(50:16) Final Thoughts and Resources
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The iMOM Podcast and the All Pro Dad Podcast are brought to you by Family First. We are an organization on a mission to provide parenting, marriage, and relational truth that helps people love their family well and gives them greater hope for the future. Visit FamilyFirst.Net to learn more.
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Announcement time! This episode of the iMOM Podcast has a special announcement you don’t want to miss. We’re also sharing the highs and lows of making a career work while raising children.
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No mom wants to put her child in front of a screen, but they’re so convenient, and life is busy! In this episode, we discuss how to lean on screens less even when they feel like the only option.
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Sometimes being a mom means doing things we don’t want to do. In this week’s episode, which was inspired by the Instagram mom who doesn’t play with her kids, we talk about how our kids force us to step outside our comfort zones.
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AI and education is an incredible collaboration that can help your kids learn and grow. In the third episode in our series on AI, we dig into how AI and education will merge and how parents can cooperate with AI to help their kids academically.
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Once you have a basic understanding of AI, the next step is figuring out how your kids are going to use it for entertainment, socialization, and learning. In this episode, we cover how parents can navigate AI with their children and keep them safe.
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4 Ways to Lead Your Kids in Our New AI WorldThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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AI is new and exciting (and a little intimidating). In this episode, we talk with Mary Jo Wyse, iMOM's AI researcher to learn the basics of this new technology and how it will impact our families.
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Has motherhood made you more authentically you, or have you lost your sense of self? In this episode, we ask how moms can embrace the sacrifices that come with parenting and maybe even find themselves in this journey.
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Mental health is a big part of our cultural conversation, which means it has become part of many families' conversations. In this episode, we talk about what influences a mom's decision to put her child in therapy.
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5 Things to Boost Kids’ Mental HealthThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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Even if your husband and son are like two peas in a pod, you have a special relationship with your boy, too. In this episode we chat about how moms can use their influence to raise kind, strong young men.
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Find Out How to Start an All Pro Dad Chapter at Your Child's SchoolThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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It's time to go back to school. A mom's attitude and approach to a new school year can make all the difference, so in this episode, we break it down to the ABCs.
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All Pro Dad School ChaptersThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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Grab your husband for this episode because the iMOM ladies are joined by speaker, author, and founder of For Us Marriage, Ted Lowe. We fire questions at Ted as he tells us what to avoid when we're in the midst of conflicts with our husbands.
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Part two! In the last episode, we talked about how Susan and Megan's family changed through adoption. In this episode, we dig into how and when to share changes with kids and how big changes can help our faith grow.
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5 F’s You Need in Tough TimesThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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Every family faces big changes at some point or another. A move, an illness, a job loss, or, in the case of Susan and Megan’s family, adoption. The way you respond to the changes can bring your family closer together and strengthen your family identity. So in this episode, Susan shares her family's adoption story, and we’ll talk about how your own family can grow in the face of adjusting to a change.
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Our kids need to make decisions on their own as they grow, so it's on us as parents to teach the skill of discernment. In this episode, we talk about how to help kids make good choices with media, friendships, and life decisions.
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Teaching kids how to be independent is key to their physical and mental well-being, but man, is it hard for moms to let go. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of independence and little ways to give our kids room to grow.
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Can a mom actually feel like she's on vacation when she takes a trip with her family? In this iMOM Podcast episode, we share mindset shifts, practical ideas, and stories of surviving nightmarish vacation situations.
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Resilience is one of the most important things we can teach our kids, but that means we have to let them struggle, which can be really tough for moms. In this episode, we'll talk about what resilience is and how to look for everyday opportunities to build it in our children.
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“It’s Not My Fault!” Getting Your Child Out of a Victim MentalityThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.
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A new tie and golf balls are great Father's Day gifts, but the best gift you can give your husband any time of the year is to be a more loving wife. In this episode, things get real. We talk about how we (might) be falling a little short and what makes it difficult to be the loving wives we know we should be. If you need reassurance that you're not the only wife who needs to step it up, this episode is for you!
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If you could give advice to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? Whether you want to talk to the nine-months-pregnant you or you from last year, you probably have some words to share! In this episode, we talk about the lessons we learn throughout motherhood and how to hold on to the nuggets of wisdom we gain every day.
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