I think it’s safe to assume that most of us desire a marriage of intimacy. We long to be close to our spouse emotionally, spiritually, and physically - all God-given desires. But as Jim and author, speaker, pastor, and comedian Ted Cunningham point out, that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Our marriages must be approached with intention. You can’t keep waking up each day, doing the same things, and expecting there to be growth - you have to make the decision to implement changes so your intimacy deepens. If that sounds like a lot of work, don’t worry - Jim and Ted say take it one baby step at a time: small, intentional actions each day can lead to a lifelong legacy of intimacy, strength, and lots of fun.

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Ted Cunningham: https://woodhills.org/im-new/meet-the-team/ted-cunningham/

Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-your-season-raising-littles-and/id1716476740

Books:

Greater Joy TWOgether: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/greater-joy-twogether/

Fun Loving You: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/fun-loving-you/

From Anger to Intimacy: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/from-anger-to-intimacy/

Doing Life With Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss the top 9 questions she’s asked about screen time and kids from her book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. From when to give kids a phone to how your child handles friendship without social media, from video games in the home to opposing parental opinions, from well-intentioned gifts from grandparents to the difference between a physical book and reading on a tablet, this conversation is your one-stop shop for the top questions you have about raising your kids in a tech-driven world! We suggest bookmarking this episode and returning to it whenever you feel doubt, or peer pressure, or just want encouragement for the screen decisions you’re making at home.

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Arlene Pellicane:

Arlene’s Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/

The Happy Home Podcast: https://shorturl.at/ESpPG

Contact Arlene: speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Books:

Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World: https://a.co/d/fOFdOcL

GrandParenting Screen Kids: https://a.co/d/9oO1jh3

Parents Rising: https://a.co/d/ilCwXHm

31 Days to a Happy Husband: https://a.co/d/bgfxgvy

UPCOMING RELEASE: Making Marriage Easier

All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://a.co/d/hxs5DTb

Order Jim’s New Book:

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

If your kids or spouse came to you and said “I feel like you give your phone more attention than me”, would you be able to take it? Would it spur you to examine your digital use and make a change? On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. Learn some of the science behind addiction and what it does to your and your child's brain, why teenagers are saying we should ban phones and social media for 16 and under, and how to truly thrive as a family in a world where tech will probably never disappear. With some staggering statistics yet heaps of encouragement, Jim and Arlene navigate the complexities of this topic with humor and sincerity. We suggest bookmarking this episode and returning to it whenever you feel peer pressure shoving in.

HomeWord:

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

Arlene Pellicane:

Arlene’s Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/

The Happy Home Podcast: https://shorturl.at/ESpPG

Contact Arlene: speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Books:

Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World: https://a.co/d/fOFdOcL

All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5

Order Jim’s New Book:

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/