HomeWord with Jim Burns
Helping families succeed is what this podcast is all about. Jim Burns interviews some of the world’s leading experts on Strong Marriages - Confident Parenting – Empowered Kids – Healthy Leaders. Each episode brings practical insights, vulnerability, authentic communication and fun! Jim is the President of HomeWord and speaks to thousands of people a year. He has 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. Jim sees his calling to come alongside parents and marriages and give them hope, healing and practical resources.
HomeWord with Jim Burns
Episode 106-Steve Otey: Transforming How Families Think About Smartphones
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When is the right time to give your child a smartphone—and what are the risks of giving one too soon? In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with Steve Otey to discuss smartphone readiness, family technology boundaries, and why many experts encourage parents to delay smartphones as long as possible. They also examine the growing concerns over social media's addictive features and the lawsuits surrounding their impact on children's mental and emotional health. Most importantly, they explore how parents can use technology decisions as opportunities to shape their children's hearts and strengthen family relationships.
Resources:
- Suppose You Give A Kid A Smartphone by Steve and Sara Otey
- Engage Family Ministries Website
- 9 Square in the Air Website
- Free Resources: Our Phone Foundation and the Tech Pledge
- HomeWord.com
- HomeWord YouTube
- Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
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Order Jim’s Books:
- Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope
- A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
- Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
- Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities
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