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Are you worried about how technology is affecting your kids?
You worry about tech robbing you of family time. Some days, you wonder if your children are losing the ability to carry on a real conversation. And maybe you've even heard that technology is rewiring our brains.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed, for our kids and for ourselves. But the good news is we can establish healthy boundaries, be present, and learn to make tech work for us. In Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World, Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages®, and Arlene Pellicanehelp you teach your children 5 "A-plus" skills that replace mindless screen time with meaningful family time. And since we parents have our own issues with technology, Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected will help you declutter your screen time, love others, and focus more on what matters most. Both are concise, practical, and full of advice you can apply right away.
Tech is here to stay, and in so many ways, it makes all of our lives easier. The key is balance . . . and the Tech-Savvy Parenting Pack will help you and your family find that balance.
About the Authors
ARLENE PELLICANE is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily married to her husband, James, for more than 25 years. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her master’s in journalism from Regent University. Arlene inspires parents to raise children who are ready for life (not just playing video games). As an advocate of delaying smartphones and social media, her three children are living a revolutionary digital life and thriving. Arlene lives with her family in San Diego. To learn more, visit ArlenePellicane.com.
GARY CHAPMAN, PhD–author, speaker, counselor–has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series® and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. For more information, visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.