Dec 11 2024 32 mins
Smartphones and all their apps are not neutral. To build healthy smartphone habits (something every parent – but really every human – must strive for), we must add a little friction to our phones. Friction helps make one-tap purchasing a little harder and mindlessly scrolling time-limited. In this episode, Kelly presents 14 ways to add friction to our phones so we can be more present, less distracted, and have time to pursue God’s purposes.
Need a written version of these ways to add friction? Check out the blog post.
Books referenced:
Managing Media Creating Character, Chapter 5: Self-Control
How to Break Up with Your Phone
Articles referenced:
How Do I Resist “Time Thieves”? Through Friction
Manipulate Friction to Control Your Phone Rather than Letting It Control You
Teens Say Social Media is Stressing Them Out. Here’s How to Help Them.
Resources referenced:
Aro Box: The Screen Time Solution for Families
Freedom
AppBlock
Scripture referenced:
Genesis 11: The Tower of Bable
Numbers 22:21-35: Balam’s donkey
2 Corinthians 12:7: Paul’s thorn in the flesh
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