# Helping Kids Use Technology Wisely: Signs of Screen Addiction and What Parents Can Do

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Podcast: [Raising Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-rock-7496512)
Published: 2026-03-10T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elise-orozco8/episodes/Helping-Kids-Use-Technology-Wisely-Signs-of-Screen-Addiction-and-What-Parents-Can-Do-e3g60lq
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In this episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, we sit down with author, speaker, and parenting expert Arlene Pellicane to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing families today—technology and our kids. Arlene is the host of the Happy Home Podcast and the author of several books including Screen Kids, Parents Rising, Calm, Cool, and Connected, Growing Up Social (co-written with Dr. Gary Chapman), and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Her work focuses on helping families strengthen their relationships, build healthy habits, and raise children who love God and value what’s right. She has appeared on outlets like the Today Show, Fox & Friends, and Focus on the Family. In our conversation, we talk honestly about the reality of raising kids in a screen-saturated world and what parents can actually do about it. Together we discuss: • How to recognize signs of screen or gaming addiction in kids • The subtle ways technology begins to take over childhood • Why limits and boundaries actually help children thrive • Practical ways parents can reset their family’s technology habits • What healthy technology use can look like in your home This conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement for parents who want to raise thoughtful, grounded kids in a digital age. How to connect with Arlene: Learn more about Arlene . Follow Arlene on Instagram . On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use pe…

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